Upper Hutt rugby community mourning loss of David Painter
The Upper Hutt sporting community is mourning the loss of David Painter, a much-admired figure in rugby and cricket, and father-in-law of Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.
Painter died on Tuesday at Hutt Hospital, aged 79. He was a father of three, grandfather and great grandfather.
Known as "Paints" he spent more than 30 years in the police force and rose to senior sergeant, after being chief dog handler and helping establish the police dog training centre at Trentham, Upper Hutt.
He was a life member of the Upper Hutt Rams.
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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76.9% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.5% 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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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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