Update - What price Development?
Yesterday the Government's Natural and Built Environment Bill passed its third reading. The new law requires councils to make rules in the District and Unitary Plans to protect trees on private land as well as on public land.
Was it coincident that Fletcher Living were in such a rush to destroy the Mature Natives on the Racecourse?
What a fifty-plus year old Totora tree looks like after being "looked after" by Fletcher Living for a day ...
House washer
Any recommendations for a house washer, looking for someone to wash my house and carport and sleep out
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.