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Important information for Bay of Plenty ratepayers
Your Regional Council rates are no longer being invoiced by your city or district council. Look out for your first annual invoice from us over the next couple of weeks, which is due by 20 October.
There are plenty of ways to pay your rates invoice, including by direct debit, in person at one of our offices, at your local NZ Post Office shop and online.
You can find out more about the changes, how to pay, and when to expect your invoice on our website.
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Winter Gardening
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
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Hey Neighbours, can you outsmart this riddle?
If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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