Cyclone Gabrielle Emergency Shelter Devonport/Takapuna
To all residents on the Devonport Peninsula
An emergency hub shelter will be operational from 6pm tomorrow (Sunday) evening, at 6 Squadron Air Cadets HQ in 9a Achilles Cres. (on the left as you drive down from Old Lake Road).
If you need to come to the Hub for any reason, try to bring some food with you, but there will be hot drinks available, and there will be some basic sleeping gear available if needed.
In addition, for Stanley Point/Devonport residents, Stanley Bay Club will open if need be. Please call Phil Le Gros if need be.
A reminder – go to www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz... for Devonport Emergency Resilience Guidelines – scroll down on the Home page.
Alex Koppenaal – Cadet Unit Commander, 6 Squadron, 027 237 9262
Nigel Bioletti – Devonport Peninsula Trust, 0274456211
Phil Le Gros – Stanley Bay Club, 021527737
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
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?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.