Road worksand resurfacing late 2022 - early 2023
Road works locally in wider Brooklyn - while we are looking at winding down for the Christmas / New Year period, GBRAI have been informed of continuing / planned road works in the wider Kingston & Brooklyn: # Gowrie Street, Brooklyn - chip sealing and resurfacing in December
# Karepa Street, Brooklyn - chip sealing and resurfacing December 2022 through to late January 2023
# Todman St / Ohiro Rd - road changes and resealing through to February 2023
# Mitchell Street - chip sealing and resurfacing from mid 2023. WCC are not prcise excatly where on Mitchell Street
# Whaui Street, Vogeltown - chip seal and resurfacing mid January 2023 onwards
A bit of inconvenience but some upgraded roads for 2023
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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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82.8% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.