Poetry Reading with Ivy Alvarez and friends: Wednesday 11 October 6pm
Join us for an evening of celebrating some of our New Zealand poets appearance in the esteemed US publication Atlanta Review. This is a first in it's 23 year history. Hear poems from 11 amazing Kiwis including Vaughan Rapatahana, Jiaqiao Rosalie Liu, Laurice Gilbert (NZ Poetry Society President), and Carin Smeaton, who launches her debut collection, Tales of the Waihorotiu. There will be cake!
$5 entry fee includes refreshments. Bookings essential RSVP sthelierslibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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
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
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.