BOI Vintage Railway
Gabriel, built in 1927, is the only working steam engine of its kind in the world.
How lucky we are to have a band of volunteers who have given thousands of hours over the years to not only restore the railway track & bridges, battered by storms & floods, but they've also restored Gabriel & other diesel engines, carriages & buildings.
Along the way, they have trained young people into jobs & attracted a lovely group of young people to help out.
It must have made all that hard work worthwhile today when they saw all those young kids (& adults too) buzzing with excitement to take a ride on that famous train.
It's got to be one of the most unique bike trails around when you can take your bike on the train & connect with the cycle trail.
Thrilled that we were part of the occasion today & can't wait for the Minerva steam boat to take to the waters later on this year.
Well done to our volunteers.
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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82.8% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
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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4.6% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.8% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
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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