Twelve hopefuls chase spot on Hutt City Council
The race is on to replace David Bassett on the Hutt City Council.
Twelve candidates have put their name forward for the Central Ward vacancy..
Voting is by postal vote. The by-election will be conducted using First Past the Post and will cost ratepayers $50,000.
The candidates are: Glenda Barratt, Phil Caswell, Henry Clayton, Andrew Fox, Andrea Hilton, Michael Lulich, Simon Monrad, Thomas Morgan, Evelyn Richter, Ash Roper, Faran Shahzad, Colin Wilson.
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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81.9% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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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.