Did you know National deputy leader Nicola Willis was in Hamilton for an economic forum?
National would pull immigration levers to get the country moving, she told the crowd.
Her keynote charted the orthodoxy of National Party policy: tax relief, ensuring innovation is fostered and that “discipline” could be restored to Government spending – albeit with topical issues of climate change, truancy and infrastructure investment front and centre.
The Reserve Bank also featured in her kōrero, and on Friday it'll be governor Adrian Orr's turn to speak.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% 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.
Tributes flow for Paul Galletta
Paul Galletta, “a real Waikato guy”, was farewelled by police and the rugby community at FMG Stadium on Wednesday.
A crowd of nearly 1500 gathered to celebrate the life of Galletta, who died at the age of 62 on November 23.