Mangawhai District, Mangawhai

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

2379 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

Image
Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
2393 days ago

Did you notice more wasps than usual over the summer?

Jay from Orewa

Or have you seen less of them?
Wasps drain on the economy, impacting on forestry, farming, bee-keeping, vineyards and more.
Some people also suffer severe allergic reactions, and the Westpac rescue helicopter often comes to their aid.
Let us know what you've noticed, and if you know of a … View more
Or have you seen less of them?
Wasps drain on the economy, impacting on forestry, farming, bee-keeping, vineyards and more.
Some people also suffer severe allergic reactions, and the Westpac rescue helicopter often comes to their aid.
Let us know what you've noticed, and if you know of a wasp's nest near you, we'd love to go and check it out, so let us know where it is.
Write DNP (Do not Print) if you don't want your comment published.

Image
2381 days ago

Poll: Would you move house for the right school zone?

Reporter Homed

*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.

Image
Would you move house for the right school zone?
  • 45.4% Yes I would.
    45.4% Complete
  • 44% No I wouldn't.
    44% Complete
  • 10.6% I have already.
    10.6% Complete
1128 votes
Top