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2074 days ago

Backyard explosion-do you think a mudpool makes a good garden fixture?

Reporter Rotorua News

Local woman, Susan Gedye woke up to what she thought was an earthquake, but later discovered a mudpool had erupted in her backyard.

"There was mud flying everywhere, it was shaking everything," she said.

Volcanologist, Brad Scott says "The normal behaviour is for it to cool down and go away," but given the amount of heat it let off, he said "it looks like it wants to stay there."

How would you feel about having an authentically-Rotorua mudpool fixture in your backyard?

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1 day ago

Poll: Is street parking fair game?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some people are frustrated by their neighbours or neighbour's friends parking on the street outside their house. This means they have to park further away themselves.

Do you think it is inconsiderate to park directly outside a neighbour's house on the road? Or do you think street parking is fair game?

Share your thoughts below.

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Is street parking fair game?
  • 65.8% Yes, street parks belong to no one
    65.8% Complete
  • 31.9% No, it's inconsiderate
    31.9% Complete
  • 2.3% Other - I'll share below
    2.3% Complete
784 votes
4 days ago

Show us what you've been up to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.

We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.

Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻

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4 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for pears?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.

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