Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas
All transfer stations, the Waste Sorting Centre, Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting, and the landfill are closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.
Normal services resume on Thursday 3 January 2019. Find out more here.
Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling collections - Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected on Monday 24 December and Monday 31 December.
Boxing Day and the day after New Year’s Day
- Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Wednesdays will be collected on Thursday 27 December and Thursday 3 January.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.7% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.8% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
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