What is the best quote of the year?
Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year
“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being serious
* “I am the orange face you can trust." – Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
* “There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
* “The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee.” – Simon Beattie after The Crown shifted the New Zealand buzzy bee scene to Australia
* “Let it be known these tears are not for you.” – Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
* “I did a little dance.” – Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid-19 for the first time
* “You're on mute.” – Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
* “Put your jazz cabbage away people.” – Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis
* “It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species.” – psychology professor Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown
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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14.8% No
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2.9% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?
First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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