Helmut Modlik, Tumu Whakarae – Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, awarded a Paul Harris Fellow award
President Denise presented Helmut Modlik, Tumu Whakarae – Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, with a Paul Harris Fellow award noting that as part of Plimmerton Rotary’s 50th Year celebration recognition of people of consequence in our community was important.
The Paul Harris Fellow award, named after Rotary founder, expresses recognition for leadership and exemplary service to communities. It is my honour on behalf of RCoP to award you, Rangatira Helmut Modlik a Paul Harris Fellow and by doing so, recognise those who have gone before you and come after you. We look to partner with Ngāti Toa Rangatira over our next 50 years.
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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83% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below