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17 days ago

Poll: What do you think about sweary submissions to councils?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A furore followed a city councillor’s obscenity-filled submission to his local authority, but it’s far from the only example.

Andrew Bydder’s profane submission to Waipā District Council came to light in June and his colleagues later ruled it was in breach of Hamilton City Council’s code of conduct.

What do you think about sweary submissions to councils? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about sweary submissions to councils?
  • 28.6% Councils should be able to deal with it
    28.6% Complete
  • 3.6% I'm ambivalent
    3.6% Complete
  • 64.3% They're not acceptable
    64.3% Complete
  • 3.6% Other (explain in the comments)
    3.6% Complete
28 votes
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4 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? 🎄
  • 5% Second half of November
    5% Complete
  • 44.6% 1st December
    44.6% Complete
  • 16.7% A week before Christmas
    16.7% Complete
  • 32.4% Whenever you wish
    32.4% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
1875 votes
1 hour ago

Why do you think they're selling well?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

More houses are selling in Cambridge now than they were in 2021’s peak housing market.

The median house price has remained consistent at just above $1 million over the last year, but reaching a peak of nearly $1.5m in January 2022.

Why do you think they're selling well? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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3 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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