Poll: Do you think it'll be a good Christmas for retailers?
After challenging times, Hamilton retailers hope interest rate cuts will bring them extra customers for Christmas.
December has traditionally been a hot month for retail, with Stats New Zealand data showing two decades of card payment values consistently about 37% above the rest of the year.
Do you think it'll be a good Christmas for retailers? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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16% Yes
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36% Maybe
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48% No
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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0% Yes
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0% No
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0% Other - I'll share below
A twist on tradition
Whether it’s a table setting, for the tree or a shelf display, use Resene FX Metallics to create your own modern Christmas decor. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
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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5% Second half of November
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44.8% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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32.3% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below