New Zealand's 'oldest' person, Madeline Anderson, has died aged 111
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.
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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82.5% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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.
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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4.8% Second half of November
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43.9% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below