Tag: sharing economy

Has anyone tried Airbnb?

Reader submitted

I've read a few articles about 'the sharing economy' and 'couch surfing', which have led me to www.airbnb.co.nz. Effectively you put your house or even just a room up on the site as being available to rent, and travellers can rent your house/room instead of staying at hotels. I thought it

Berm wars!

If you live in Auckland and have been caught up in this ridiculous council business about street-facing lawns being unmowed, here’s our official Green Ideas magazine tip: don’t rush out and buy a new lawnmower! At least, don’t buy one without first knocking on your neighbour’s door, because this is the