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Sales of flat-pack furniture are increasing in New Zealand, but research shows that more than a third of buyers struggle to assemble it.
In an online poll of 2500 Kiwis, the Canstar Blue furniture retailers satisfaction survey shows that 36 per cent have trouble putting flatpack and kitsets together, with men faring only slightly better than women.
Aucklanders are the worst in the country with DIY furniture, with 39 per cent having trouble.
Dunedin people came out top - only 20 per cent report having difficulty.
"The New Zealand market is increasingly selling furniture that requires assembly," Canstar New Zealand boss Derek Bonnar says. "Instructions range from easy to follow to quite difficult, meaning that easy assembly is a bit of a relative term
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
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?
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76.3% Yes
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22.4% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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.
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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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below