Spend in Turangi up last quarter
Over $17 million was spent in the Turangi area in the three months to December, with spend up 7.5 per cent compared to the same period the previous year.
The figures come from the latest Taupō District Council Marketview Report, which was presented at this month's Turangi Tongariro Community Board . It calculates total spend based on card use and divides the data into groups.
In Turangi, $17,154,000 was spent from October to December, mostly in the central and mall areas. These areas combined generated $12.2 million in spending. Spend in the mall area was up 12.9 per cent, while the amount spent in the central area was up 6.7 per cent. Other areas included the industrial area, eastern area, north of the river and the north east area.
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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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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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below