Is housing intensification good for Lower Hutt?
Neighbours in Raukawa St, Stokes Valley, have raised the alarm over housing developments that will add 110 dwellings to the dead-end street that has fewer than 100 houses on it.
Development is changing Lower Hutt but not everybody thinks it is a good idea.
What do you think? Do we need more intensification?
Tell us what you think and please remember to put NFP if you do not want Stuff to use your comments.
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Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.9% Yes
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28.9% No
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3.2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.7% Yes
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75.5% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below