No Xmas Day or New Year’s Day kerbside collections
Residents whose usual rubbish and recycling collection days are Mondays are advised to put their bins/bags out on the Saturday prior:
If your collection day falls on Christmas Day (Monday, 25 Dec 2017) please put your bins/bags out two days earlier, on Saturday 23 December 2017 for collection.
If your collection day falls on New Year’s Day (Monday, 1 Jan 2018) please put your bins/bags out two days earlier, on Saturday 30 December 2017 for collection.
If you have neighbours or friends in Mount Maunganui, Mataphi, Omanu or Arataki - please share so they don't miss the earlier collections.
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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5% Second half of November
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43.3% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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33.5% Whenever you wish
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1.5% 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.
The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?
You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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