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1540 days ago

Poll: Time running out for Akaroa wastewater public feedback

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

POLL: Akaroa’s wastewater treatment plan is open for public feedback for a limited time.

There are four proposed options – one is to continue discharging the wastewater into Akaroa harbour while the other three are to use it to irrigate new areas of native trees at various sites on Banks Peninsula.

Public feedback closes on Sunday, August 23. More info here.

Which of the four options do you think is best? Vote below.

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Time running out for Akaroa wastewater public feedback
  • 0% Continue discharging into Akaroa harbour
    0% Complete
  • 0% Use wastewater for irrigation at Inner Bays
    0% Complete
  • 0% Use wastewater for irrigation at Goughs Bay
    0% Complete
  • 100% Use wastewater for irrigation at Pompeys Pillar
    100% Complete
1 vote
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20 days ago

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.

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1 day ago

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.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.5% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.5% Complete
  • 20.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
    20.3% Complete
  • 7.7% Keep it as is
    7.7% Complete
  • 32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    32.9% Complete
  • 10.3% Anything but fireworks
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1859 votes
1 day ago

Solve This Riddle or Be Left Scratching Your Head!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

With pointed fangs, I sit and wait;
with piercing force, I crunch out fate.
I grab victims, proclaiming might,
and physically join with a single bite.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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