154 days ago

Have you ever had problems with trees neighbouring your property?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

Too frightened to live in their own home after trees smashed through its roof during Cyclone Gabrielle, the Blank family are at their wits’ end trying to get a government department to have them removed.

For more than five years, the Taupō family has been asking, and is now pleading, with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to do something about a stand of more than 30 large gum trees bordering their property on State Highway 5 near Wairakei.

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More messages from your neighbours
7 hours 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?
  • 81.9% Yes
    81.9% Complete
  • 16% No
    16% Complete
  • 2.1% Other - I'll share below
    2.1% Complete
382 votes
4 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.8% Second half of November
    4.8% Complete
  • 44.2% 1st December
    44.2% Complete
  • 17% A week before Christmas
    17% Complete
  • 32.7% Whenever you wish
    32.7% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
1996 votes
3 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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