Alert Level 4
A COVID-19 community case has been identified in Devonport, with an infectious period since Thursday 12 August. There are 10 locations of interest across Auckland and others in the Coromandel.
More information on Alert Level 4:
covid19.govt.nz...
* Stay at home, except when going to the supermarket, need medical attention or exercising.
* You may exercise/walk in your immediate area. All playgrounds, basketball courts, equipment, seats, etc, are closed.
* Stay 2 metres away from others, including when walking on paths and bush tracks, and don't touch anything.
* If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
* If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms call your doctor or Healthline 0800 358 5453.
* If you have been told to self-isolate you legally must do so immediately.
* Only essential businesses will be open, however supermarkets, dairies, petrol stations and chemists will remain open
* All council facilities and schools are closed.
This post will be updated as information becomes available.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.5% Yes
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14.7% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.