Ōtaki Family History Society Genealogy Meetings for this month
FIRST UP: This month's Day Meeting is on the 13 August from 10.00 a.m till midday with the topic of "The Role of Social History in Family Research."
Gold coin Koha appreciated for this meeting.
SECOND MEETING: is the evening meeting on the 22 August starting at 7.30 p.m with speaker Kevin Miles speaking "About his Irish Ancestors Coming to the West Coast of New Zealand to mine gold"
Both meetings are at the Dr Gertrude Atmore Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Main St, Otaki
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% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
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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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.