Pete Ashton/ decks decks
We don't always think in our outdoor areas on a wet cold weekend heading into shorter days but just a thought from an experienced deck designer/builder , when the weather clears your deck areas will be dry and usable in a few hours whereas the lawns can take days to dry out . Cost wise this is a great time to talk designs and costs and get free advice . Also we can sort repairs and maintenance. Contact Pete Ashton 7days/ 0274403242 . References Google Pete Ashton decks decks
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
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.
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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83.1% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below