Avoiding Winter Weather Woes
With the tempestuous and unpredictable Summer weather that we have just experienced, now is a great time to get your trees checked, before the Autumn and Winter weather fully kicks in.
Older trees, trees that may be diseased, or trees that have been damaged in the recent storms will be at greater risk of failing in future bad weather events. As arborists, Beaver Tree Service can advise you on any potential risks from the trees on your property and they know how to spot the signs of decline within a tree and if that tree is at risk of failing.
Working together to provide you with the best tree service in town.
New Zealand Red Cross - Taupō needs your help!
Our Taupō Branch is looking for new members to join and become a part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world.
By joining your local New Zealand Red Cross Branch you have the opportunity to;
- Make a difference by volunteering.
- Learn new skills.
- Meet new people and make friends.
- Use your skills to fundraise for to support our work in New Zealand and overseas.
- Lead your community to prepare for natural disasters.
- Help to run New Zealand Red Cross by getting involved in the Branch Committee or Area Council.
To join or find more information about membership and volunteering opportunities please vis our website or contact us on 0800REDCROSS
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% 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.