Poll: Should people running businesses from their homes - like Airbnb - have to pay commercial rates?
Westland Airbnb hosts will have to pay commercial rates as the district council cracks down on home businesses.
Mayor Bruce Smith said the Westland District Council was focusing on gathering commercial rates from people earning money from Airbnb or using their homes as businesses.
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72.7% Yes, it's only fair they pay their share
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27.3% No, they're just trying to make some extra pocket money
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0% I'm not sure
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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77.1% Yes
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22% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Lawnmowing
We require some to mow some of our lawns for the next few weeks while I recuperate after surgery.
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.
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