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4 days ago

What do you think about arts courses potentially being cut?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After acing her audition, 17-year-old vocalist Martha Newland was looking forward to the start of her musical career studying at Wintec in 2025.

Then she got a call to say the course didn't exist any more - and she’s not the only one.

Wintec has informed students and members of staff that several degrees are not taking new enrolments for 2025.What do you think about arts courses potentially being cut? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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2 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?
  • 83% Yes
    83% Complete
  • 14.5% No
    14.5% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1298 votes
6 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? 🎄
  • 4.6% Second half of November
    4.6% Complete
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.8% A week before Christmas
    17.8% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2484 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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