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1386 days ago

Poll: How should the Marlborough District Council balance the parking account?

Reporter Marlborough Express

The Marlborough council made $191,000 from parking fines in the first five months of the financial year, but is still predicting to lose $636,000 in revenue before the end of June, when free parking is set to end.

How would you suggest plugging the deficit?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
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How should the Marlborough District Council balance the parking account?
  • 8.1% Parking fines
    8.1% Complete
  • 8.1% A rates increase for everyone
    8.1% Complete
  • 19.4% A business rates increase
    19.4% Complete
  • 16.1% Get rid of free parking
    16.1% Complete
  • 40.3% Move money around
    40.3% Complete
  • 8.1% Other (state below)
    8.1% Complete
62 votes
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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? 🎄
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What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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