Westerly gales about Southland and Clutha, including Stewart Island.
A front is expected to approach the lower South Island from the southwest Tuesday evening, with westerly gales affecting the far south Tuesday night and early Wednesday.
This watch is for the possibility that westerly winds may approach severe gale strength in exposed parts of coastal Southland including Stewart Island, also about southeastern parts of Clutha during Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
Valid: 8 hours from 9:00pm Tuesday to 5:00am Wednesday
Forecast: Westerly gales, may approach severe gale in exposed parts at times.
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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77.2% Yes
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21.2% 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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82.2% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below