Poll: Is finding a rental harder than ever before?
More than 50 tenants are applying for every rental that goes on the market. What's been your experience?
> If you're looking, is it harder now than previous years?
> Already found a home to rent, long-term? If so, has the landlord raised the rent in the last year?
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0% Yes, I've never found it so hard to get a rental in Taupō
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20% No, it's been harder in previous years
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40% I am in a rental and the landlord raised the rent at the last lease-resigning
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40% I am in a rental and the rent has stayed the same for several years
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.
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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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below