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2350 days ago

New Zealand's 'oldest' person, Madeline Anderson, has died aged 111

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Madeline Anderson – who celebrated her birthday on May 4 and was considered by many to be the oldest living New Zealander – lived through some of history's darkest days and saw every aspect of her daily life transform dramatically.

She died on Thursday, surrounded by her family.

Anderson's Polish parents, Franciszka and August Orlowski​, arrived in Port Chalmers, Dunedin in December 1872. Anderson, the eldest of four sisters, was born on the city's famous Baldwin St in 1907.

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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?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.5% Yes
    82.5% Complete
  • 14.8% No
    14.8% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
1780 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.

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9 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.8% Second half of November
    4.8% Complete
  • 43.9% 1st December
    43.9% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 32.6% Whenever you wish
    32.6% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2787 votes