Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 82.9% Yes
  82.9% Complete
• 14.3% No
  14.3% Complete
• 2.8% Other - I'll share below
  2.8% Complete

1368 votes

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

When should the tree go up? 🎄

• Second half of November
• 1st December
• A week before Christmas
• Whenever you wish
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 4.7% Second half of November
  4.7% Complete
• 43.4% 1st December
  43.4% Complete
• 17.6% A week before Christmas
  17.6% Complete
• 33.2% Whenever you wish
  33.2% Complete
• 1.1% Other - I'll share below
  1.1% Complete

2547 votes

Fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Oct to Nov 24 call outs    

19 Oct 22:11 three breach fires near Pine Hill Reserve, left with persons involved to put fires out.

23 Oct 06:28 Dog stuck up cliff at Kina. Dog got down by itself. Line recuse from Nelson did attend.
23 Oct 12:24 Rural /tanker to burn off out of control up the Brooklyn valley, turned back at Brooklyn
28 Oct 07:23 House fire in Motueka, sat on station for await.
31 Oct 12:38 Light switch fire in a coolstore at port Motueka, turned back.
1 Nov 13:58 smoke from cooking set alarm off at Tasman school, no action taken.
11 Nov 09:54 AirCon cleaning set oof alarms, Tasman School. No Action taken.
12 Nov 12:29 Rural / tanker to Vegetable fire Rosedale Rd, High winds fire flare up Fire
12 Nov 18:43 grass fire off Mapua Dr, wind picked up ember from rubbish.


all outs for the year =57
  
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Check your gas BBQ’s are clean and gas cylinders for leaks with good seals, Soapy water.
Keep barbecues well away from tents and caravans.

We are looking for two persons to Join our team.
Ideally looking for daytime persons living and/or working in Mapua.
Come and see us at 3 Iwa St after 7PM on a Thursday night,
Or call CFO Aaron Thawley on 0274 275 813