Counties Energy Trust Election!
Hey neighbours, NZ Compare wanted to remind you to vote in your local Counties Energy Trust Elections kicking off tomorrow 15th July 2023.
The role of the Counties Energy Trust is to monitor the performance of Counties Energy to ensure they drive results that benefit the local electricity consumers - like YOU! So, It's important to elect Trustees that represent residents' needs effectively as it is all of us who pay for the service. Our wonderful General Manager - Megan Matthews is a candidate this year too!
Each household in the Counties Energy area will receive voting papers in the post, they will have a unique Access Code and Password. You need these handy to vote online. You don’t need to leave the couch to have your say this year! Click 'READ MORE' to go place your vote tomorrow.
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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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% 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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82.9% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.7% 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.