Taranaki buses take passengers for free on world car-free day
As the world celebrates being car-free for a day, Taranaki residents will be able to catch the bus for no charge.
September 22 is World Car-Free Day, which encourages people to get around by bike, on foot or by public transport instead of driving cars. It takes place in more than 2000 cities in 46 countries.
Bus travel will be free of charge on the Hāwera-New Plymouth Connector services on Friday September 21, Citylink (excluding school buses) on Friday September 21 and Saturday September 22, and the Southlink weekly services on September 18, 20 and 21. Read more here.
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: 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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75.6% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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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81.9% Yes
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15.4% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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