Auckland home owners’ property valuations have been delayed due to a Valuer-General audit requiring additional work for consistency in data and zoning. The new valuations, reflecting May 2024 market values, are crucial for setting future rates and facilitating buying and selling of houses. The release of these valuations has been postponed multiple times, with homeowners now facing a potential 18-month delay in receiving updated property values.
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Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71 after cancer battle
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives, Big Sky, and Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Kell, expressed his profound loss, stating, “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses.” Mahaffey won the supporting comedy actress Emmy in 1992 for Northern Exposure and received an Independent Spirit Award...
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