Do you rent?
We're exploring the Taupō rental market would love to hear
about what issues you'd like us to explore.
Renters:
> Is it harder to find a flat in Taupō than other similar-sized towns?
> Do you feel the rent has increased in Taupō in the last year?
> Are Taupō landlords reasonable?
If you own a rental property:
> What are the challenges you face as a landlord?
> What are the simple things tenants can do to respect the property or save you heaps of time?
> Do you / or have you considered putting rooms or your property up on AirBNB or similar?
Please comment below, private message us, or email robert.steven@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
Note: Comments may be used as part of a news story.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.4% Yes
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14% No
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1.6% Other - I'll share below
Does Your Organisation Need New Flooring?
Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!
Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
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.