Did you know there is a rāhui on Ninety Mile Beach/Te Oneroa a Tōhe?
Part of Ninety Mile Beach/Te Oneroa a Tōhe is closed for shellfish gathering and recreation after the death of three sperm whales. One of the three died after trying to ingest plastic, Sheridan Waitai from Ngāti Kurī said.
More tests will be done to confirm the whales' genetics, and their resources will be used culturally. The rāhui runs from Te Paki Stream to Matapia until October 27.
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: 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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83.1% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
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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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.2% A week before Christmas
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33.5% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below