Police appealing for information on crash
Upper Hutt Police are appealing for information following a crash just after 9:30am today (May 5). Early indications are that a person pushing a pram was hit by a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing on Fergusson Drive in Clouston Park. The infant in the pram suffered minor injuries as a result.
The driver of the vehicle left the scene prior to Police arrival, and we would like to speak to them, or anyone who may have witnessed the incident. The vehicle involved is described as a later-model white station wagon. If anyone has any information that may assist, they are asked to get in touch with Police by phoning 105 and quoting event number P046395574. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111
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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82.5% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.7% 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 ⬇️
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.