Normandale Lower Hutt Santa n Fairies
Forty 40 years ago, my mate Rosemary started and is still running the Santa with fairies sleigh in Normandale Lower Hutt.
My own children and later grandkids all were on the sleigh over the years.
Roadside letterbox standers receive wrapped lollies and arranged gifts are delivered by Santa.
IF ONLY THE WORLD had more 'Rosemarys' to make a better place....
Merry Normandale Christmas.
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.
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
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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83.2% Yes
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14.5% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below