2904 days ago

Poll: What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?

If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?

What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?

8.3% Tell a neighbour you're heading away

8.3% Complete
0.1% Set up security lights

0.1% Complete
1.7% Ask someone to collect your mail

1.7% Complete
5.4% Make sure all doors / windows are locked (including the garage!)

5.4% Complete
0.3% Unplug electronics

0.3% Complete
4.9% Create the illusion of someone being home

4.9% Complete
1% Alert your alarm company and set your alarms

1% Complete
76.8% All of the above

76.8% Complete
1.5% Something else

1.5% Complete

1624 votes

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

76.3% Yes

76.3% Complete
22.3% No

22.3% Complete
1.4% Other - I'll share below

1.4% Complete

1508 votes

18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.