Back
2900 days ago

Poll: What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?

Sarah Moore from Neighbourly.co.nz

If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?

Image
What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?
  • 8.3% Tell a neighbour you're heading away
    8.3% Complete
  • 0.1% Set up security lights
    0.1% Complete
  • 1.7% Ask someone to collect your mail
    1.7% Complete
  • 5.4% Make sure all doors / windows are locked (including the garage!)
    5.4% Complete
  • 0.3% Unplug electronics
    0.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Create the illusion of someone being home
    4.9% Complete
  • 1% Alert your alarm company and set your alarms
    1% Complete
  • 76.8% All of the above
    76.8% Complete
  • 1.5% Something else
    1.5% Complete
1624 votes
More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

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?

Image
Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.7% Yes
    82.7% Complete
  • 14.8% No
    14.8% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
2093 votes
14 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

Image
4 hours ago

Georgina's Rhubarb Crumble

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.

This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours in for a taste. It’s also a hit with Georgina's 13-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, who loves serving it warm with gooey custard or a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.

Click read more for the recipe.

Image