Police need information following Clyde fire
Police are appealing for information following a fire in Clyde over the weekend.
Emergency services were called to a property on Newcastle Street about 5.15am on Sunday 24 March after a neighbour saw flames.
Minutes earlier the neighbour had heard glass breaking and a vehicle leaving at speed.
No one was home at the time.
Initial enquires by fire investigators and Police indicate the fire was deliberately lit.
Police are asking any local businesses with CCTV footage around the time of the fire to get in touch.
Anyone else with information is also urged to call Alexandra Police on (03) 440 2500 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.1% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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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82.7% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
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.