Proposed WDC Rates Hike
Those who read the Waikato times today 3/3/18 would probably have read that the Waikato District Council is intending to bump up our rates. obviously there has been property value increases. The fact that they are going to increase our rubbish charges so soon after changing to the user pay system is bad enough but they are intending to increase our water charges needs to be publicly addressed. They are saying there will be a period of " public information" basically to tell us what they are going to do and they intend to form a Watercare Services, presumably a Council controlled public company. In the only water charge account to date they have stated they intend to lock water in to rates, what rates was not stated. The original information sheet said they were not allowed by law to make a profit and nothing about being slammed for GST It is my belief that this council for some time has been riding rough shod over the townies and what I am wondering is there a desire with the rate payers to form a united Action group? cheers Brin
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are 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.
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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.
It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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