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706 days ago

Huge Negative Impact!

Jenni from Levin

I was surprised and frankly very saddened to read that Council is considering removal of 27 of the 38 historic Plane trees that line both sides of Oxford Street (Levin Chronicle 6 April). I revisited this today as it's been on my mind since then...I grew up with these trees and I feel that their removal would have a hugely negative impact on the image, personality and character of our little country town. I note that the required regular pruning was discontinued in 1993...why? are the trees to blame now?

A landscape and visual effects assessment was prepared for the District Council by Beca Ltd in May 2022. I urge anyone who cares to read this (horowhenua.govt.nz/planetrees)..at least their recommendations at the end. Guess what? Submissions close at 4.45pm tomorrow 2 May!

What can be done at this late stage given such short notice?

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6 hours ago

Sunday prize draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to the winners of this week's prize draw who will receive a $50 cafe voucher.

The winners are:
Sarah McGarry from Tawa
Jenna Holland from Woolston
Tobias Nash from Northland
Sascha Howie from Tauranga

Get in touch with the Neighbourly team here if you are on this list.

Not a winner? Maybe next week you will be!

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1 day ago

Show us your projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...

Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...

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4 days ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 36.5% Yes, it serves us well
    36.5% Complete
  • 62.8% No, I have concerns
    62.8% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1321 votes