Get Ready for the New Academic Year
Maths tuition after the summer holidays can offer several benefits. It can help students to refresh their knowledge and skills, especially if they have forgotten some of the concepts over the break. It can also provide an opportunity for students to get ahead in their studies and build a strong foundation for the upcoming academic year. This is particularly helpful when a child is moving to a new school, either at intermediate or high school level. Additionally, maths tuition can help students gain confidence in the subject and improve their problem-solving abilities. Overall, it can create a positive and proactive start to the new school year.
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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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82.4% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.8% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.2% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below