Santa Claus is coming to town
The Salvation Army is collecting newly purchased toy donations at Lansdowne Park on Sunday morning, with up to 100 local families expected to benefit. And the jolly man himself visits Picton on Sunday afternoon; at Nelson Square at 1.30pm, the library car park about 2pm, the Port Marlborough Endeavour Park Pavilion about 2.30pm, and the Waikawa Bay car park about 3pm. Bring your letter to Father Christmas (make sure your home address is on it for a reply) and look for the red mailbox at each stop!
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.