What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

• With a city-wide public fireworks display
• Small fireworks displays in each community
• Keep it as is
• We shouldn't celebrate it!
• Anything but fireworks
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
  28.4% Complete
• 20.4% Small fireworks displays in each community
  20.4% Complete
• 7.7% Keep it as is
  7.7% Complete
• 32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
  32.7% Complete
• 10.5% Anything but fireworks
  10.5% Complete
• 0.4% Other - I'll share below
  0.4% Complete

1900 votes

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

• Yes, it's fair
• No, it's unreasonable
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 88.7% Yes, it's fair
  88.7% Complete
• 10.7% No, it's unreasonable
  10.7% Complete
• 0.7% Other - I'll share below
  0.7% Complete

4248 votes