664 days ago

Porirua’s Waitangi Day promises something for everyone

Porirua City Council

Porirua has a Waitangi Day full of celebration and music planned, with Rob Ruha performing at the event on 6 February, which runs from 12-5pm.

The main stage will be MC’d by Russell Harrison and acts include The Voice Australia finalist Ella Monnery, Ainslie Allen, Touche, TJ Taotua & The Ministry of Tone, as well as performances from local kapa haka groups and Porirua’s sister city in Australia, Blacktown.

There will also be food trucks, waka ama tours on the harbour and free activities in the Arena for tamariki –lots to see, do and listen to!
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2 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 83% Yes
    83% Complete
  • 14.4% No
    14.4% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
1195 votes
2 days ago

Moe mai rā, Nicholas.

Justin Wong Reporter from The Post

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.

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5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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