Firework Season
Please consider going to a public display of fireworks instead of letting them off in your backyard. We recently had a case of an animal being so frightened they got tangled in fencing causing pain and anguish, and resulted in expensive vet bills. The fireworks were in an area of many small blocks with animals such as horses, cows, goats etc. These animals panic with the large noises and fire smells and run off in fear getting on to roads or getting tangled in fences thus causing serious harm to themselves and others. Last year there were a number of horses that had to to be put down as their injuries were so severe that there was nothing the vet could do to save their lives. A time of consideration to others is recommended.
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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5% Second half of November
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43.8% 1st December
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16.6% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?
You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
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