Seeking Nurse Peggy: Family uncover story of brutal murder committed a century ago
David Hullah was touring the South Island when his mother suddenly told him to turn off the highway. “She wanted to see the site where her aunt was murdered.”
Hamish McNeilly investigates two tragedies; the brutal murder of André Jose on Stewart Island in 1927, and the devastating fire at the former Seacliff Lunatic Asylum in 1942, over on The Mish - check it out (and sign up) here.
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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43.7% 1st December
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17.4% A week before Christmas
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33.1% Whenever you wish
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1.1% 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.
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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83.1% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below