The latest on Unite against Covid-19
New Zealand is at Alert Level 4. Thanks everyone for staying home. This will save lives. Case numbers will go up and things will look like they’re getting worse before they get better. But this is our chance to break the chain and stop COVID-19.
Here’s some useful contacts and sources of information you might need to access during this time.
· Healthline 0800 358 5453
· Government helpline 0800 779 997 (Ministry of Social Development)
· Need to talk? For mental health support please call or text 1737 anytime
· Essential business enquiries essential@mbie.govt.nz or 0800 22 66 57
· Reporting breaches of self-isolation nhccselfisolation@health.govt.nz
For more information go to www.covid19.govt.nz or www.marlborough.govt.nz
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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82.5% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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.