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141 days ago

Dog registration

Philip from Maungatapu

Well once again our dog rego; has gone up to 125.00, 25.00 extra is dam disgraceful as there are mostly responsible dog owners out there. You have the elderly who have a dog for companionship and are struggling to make ends meet. Why not give discount for responsible dog owners I for one, make sure that my dog is well looked after and fed properly, and not allowed off the lead. The council have disregard to human rights and would probably say get rid of the dog, which is a family member, and often the persons only companion. Would they give away their children. I think not? Dogs are not only a wonderful companion they are like children who cannot defend for themselves. The council has used unresponsible dog owners to boost their coppers, shame on you, targeting the elderly people, you people don't give a toss.
Liz

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1 day ago

Worst Xmas ever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share your Christmas mishaps below!

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5 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 61.8% Summer
    61.8% Complete
  • 36.6% Winter
    36.6% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1344 votes
12 hours ago

Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition

Bob Owens Retirement Village

The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.

For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.

What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.

Click read more for the recipe.

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