Severe weather watch - Strong winds
A pair of warm and cold fronts are expected to move east to affect the South Island from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, bringing a period of heavy rain to the west of the South Island, and strong northwesterly winds to the south and east of the South Island.
Area: All Otago
Valid: 8 hours from 5:00pm Saturday to 1:00am Sunday
Forecast: Northwesterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.
Area: Fiordland, Southland (including Stewart Island) and Clutha
Valid: 8 hours from 2:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday
Forecast: Northwesterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.
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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77.1% Yes
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21.3% No
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1.5% 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.
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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82.1% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below