COUNTIES CHESS CHAMPS NOW FREE TO ENTER
Entries are open now for the Counties Chess Championship being held in Papakura on Saturday 18 November.
There will be a player limit of 140 so local players are advised to enter early!, we have 110 entries as of today.
Entry is now FREE to all players (anyone who has already paid their $10 will get a full Refund) with Trophies and Prizemoney to be won .Free entry is to try and get more senior Players involved (over 18 years of age).
You can enter via the Link below or email ( ron-lanning@xtra.co.nz) or text (0272128232) me with the player’s name, date of Birth ,what suburb living in (e,g Papakura or Pukekohe or Takapuna etc etc ) and your mobile phone number.
Here is the link below if you want to register that way:
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The Counties Chess Club is proud to organise the first ever Counties Regional Chess Championship, with open access for all, regardless of age or skill level.
Our vision is to create a fun, inclusive, and family-friendly event that not only attracts locals, but players from across the Counties Region.
The purpose of this annual event is also to motivate and encourage new and existing chess players wherever they may play.
The tournament also provides an opportunity for the wider community to come together, socialize, and engage in a healthy and educational activity. We have players from 6 years old to +80 years old, coming from all walks of life, and it’s wonderful to see how a simple board game can bring people together, create motivation and confidence, and provide a unique tournament experience for both players and visitors.
Attached are pics from another first-time event I co-organised in Kerikeri last year ( Northland Chess Championship) .
Thank you again for your support and hope to see a full venue in November at the Rosehill Intermediate School in Papakura!
Kind Regards,
Ron Lanning
President Counties Chess Club
ron-lanning@xtra.co.nz
0272128232
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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83.3% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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.
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