Albert Andrews has been something of a local identity in Point Chevalier – the former sparky has owned a house there for more than 70 years.
It’s the last house standing in Parr Road North (number 12), on the side of the street that is part of the block being redeveloped for Foodstuff’s new New World supermarket. Andrews’ two sons, who are in their 70s, continue to live in the house where they grew up, while he now lives in Mt Albert.
Andrews, 93, doesn’t want to sell, and says just over a year ago he turned down a $NZ2.5m…
Selling their much loved family home has turned into a life or death proposition for the Young family.
Dad, Jase, 37, was diagnosed with a brain tumor six years ago and, after multiple surgeries, and recent complications from a respiratory illness, has been fighting for every breath.
The father of three’s rare and complex breathing condition has complicated local doctors and his family has had to turn to the Mayo Clinic in the United States for help.
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He is simultaneously seeking radiation therapy for the rapidly growing tumor in his brain to avoid advanced…