MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warning
UPDATE: Road Snowfall Warnings for these SH have now been lifted by MetService
Motorists are advised to exercise caution if they plan to drive through State Highways in the West Coast and Canterbury Region from noon Wednesday 26 August.
Key information:
ARTHUR'S PASS: MetService forecasts 2-4cm of snow to fall near the summit of SH73 between 2.00am and 6.00am Thursday morning.
MILFORD ROAD: Remain alert, chance that snow will affect the road surface between noon and 10.00pm tonight with 4-8cm forecast to settle on the road above 800m.
The latest weather information can be found at MetService Weather Warnings
More information more about winter driving can be found on the NZTA website
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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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% 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.
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 ⬇️