Gratitude
Hi neighbours.The Pataka Aroha is operated exactly as its called
Love Pantry.Everything in the Pataka is FREE because of the Neighbours n beyond our Community who keep giving to help others.I have 2 wonderful lady Volunteers who can pikup or deliver from the Pataka.One is from Upper Hutt which is along way to come.I am not funded thru any one n would be lost without them.Im asking on their behalf,if you should need their service could u donate $3 towards their petrol or what u can,their job being harder than mine.Please when visiting Pataka Aroha could you please drop all Donations into the not working Freezer by my front door.an Sign the Book in the Pataka ( security). reasons only.Hava wonderful Day Neighbours nga mihi katoa.
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.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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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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82.1% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below