Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 82.1% Yes
  82.1% Complete
• 15% No
  15% Complete
• 2.9% Other - I'll share below
  2.9% Complete

487 votes

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

When should the tree go up? 🎄

• Second half of November
• 1st December
• A week before Christmas
• Whenever you wish
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 4.8% Second half of November
  4.8% Complete
• 44.2% 1st December
  44.2% Complete
• 17% A week before Christmas
  17% Complete
• 32.7% Whenever you wish
  32.7% Complete
• 1.3% Other - I'll share below
  1.3% Complete

1996 votes

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.