2549 days ago

Overseas taxing on items

Alethea from Mahora

I hope the government will decide against this as the only place we can get shoes for my 16yr old son is eBay as he is a size 19. They cost enough as it is with exchange rate and shipping. If the government puts the extra tax on items, well needless to say I will need to rob a bank just to buy shoes!!!And when a nz store wants to charge $120 for a healing book and I can get it for $46nzd from the UK and free shipping, which one do you think I would pay for.......Yes we are a tiny country and cannot provide for every person, but there should be allowances for people when NZ doesn't provide the items they need.. e.g. large shoes!!

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.6% Yes
    76.6% Complete
  • 22.1% No
    22.1% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1374 votes
17 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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12 hours ago

CAROLS ON THE GREEN

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Sunday 1 December, 4-6.30pm, on H N Village Green. Koha sausage sizzle, Santa, Bay Cities's Symphonic Band, Dianne Abraham, Men in Black, Hukarere Girls' College, carol singing. Bring your chairs and a picnic basket and join the festivities. If inclement weather, we'll move into the church.