Bee poisonings evoke community action
East Auckland residents are seeking a change in age-old gardening habits and imploring locals to reject chemical spraying, after the Eastern Courier reported on the death of several backyard bee colonies earlier this year.
Around 200,000 bees, from hives in Howick and Botany, met an untimely death that's suspected to be attributed to the spraying of herbicides and insecticides.
Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.
Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?
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69% Yes, always ask
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30% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below!
What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?
We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!
What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)
How much are you paying for your bin tags?
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.
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