How is your Christmas season going? Let’s all take a breath together.
Wow it’s the 1st of December and things are a bit stressful and chaotic out there! I’m here to tell you it’s OK you’ve got this and we here at Five Cross Roads Red Cross are here to help and we have solutions and ideas for your Christmas shopping needs.
We have all sorts of gift potential right here right now and new items added daily.
We are open Monday through Friday 9-4.30pm
Saturday 9-4pm
Sunday 10-3pm
Come on in and have a look around and see what you can find and don’t forget we have an awesome range of serving platters, bowls and plates for that Christmas table.
Poll: Do you think this was the right decision?
Hamilton City Council is defending a $60,000 spend on a flood of water management PR featuring a TV personality as residents face huge rates rises.
At a time of council cash constraints, Te Radar - real name Andrew Lumsden - catches the eye on the council’s Facebook page, where he currently features in three “explainer” video clips about Hamilton’s water services.
Do you think this was the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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9.7% Yes
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83.9% No
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6.5% Not sure
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% 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.