Trust faces $11,000 repair bill after vandals damage unfinished section of Hauraki Rail Trail
Vandals have caused $11,000 of damage to the new section of the Hauraki Rail Trail before it's officially open.
The damage has been caused by unauthorised heavy vehicles using 1.1km of the trail in Pipiroa, on the east side of the Piako River Bridge, about 15km from Thames.
Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust general manager Diane Drummond said the trust was investigating the damage to the trail on top of a stopbank in a fragile coastal area.
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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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% 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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81.9% Yes
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15.4% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below