Roaming dogs in Pukehina
Council is calling for information on dogs roaming on the beach at Pukehina and will be stepping up daily security monitoring. Residents have reported sightings of multiple dogs on the beach with no owners in sight and one person walking on the beach has reported the dogs acting in a threatening manner. Council is increasing early morning monitoring every day for the next two weeks as well as random monitoring at other times of the day. Please call Council if you see any dogs unattended on the beach – if possible send us a photo. Better still if you have any idea who these dogs belong to – let us know – all information will be treated in confidence. We want to catch these dogs and find their owners before any incident occurs. Call our customer services line immediately on 07 571 8008 – we are on call all hours of the day or email us at: Customer.Service@westernbay.govt.nz.
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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75.7% Yes
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22.9% 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.
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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81.9% Yes
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15.5% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below