Gun buyback events on the West Coast
Gun buyback and amnesty collections will be held on the West Coast this week.
The first event is in Fox Glacier Community Centre on Friday (July 19) from 9am to 12pm.
The second event is in Hokitika on Saturday (July 20) at Seaview Lodge from 10am to 2pm.
The third event is in Greymouth on Sunday (July 21) at the Cobden League Club from 9am to 12.30pm.
Police said they are supporting firearms owners to hand-in either prohibited firearms or firearms under amnesty at a local collection event as part of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Parts and Magazines) Amendment Act 2019.
More than 250 buyback events will be held around the country before the amnesty period ends on December 20.
Visit www.police.govt.nz... or call 0800 311 311 for more information.
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 ⬇️
Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?
First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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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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43.7% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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32.7% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below