South Waikato District Mayoral Scholarship Fund
The South Waikato District Council (SWDC) is inviting prospective students, 21 years and younger, to submit their applications for the 2024 Mayoral Scholarship Fund.
Since starting the Mayoral Scholarship Fund in 2006 the South Waikato District Council has helped more than 20 young people realise their study dreams and career aspirations.
Interested individuals can apply on Council’s website. Applications close on Friday 13 October 2023. The two successful applicants will be announced at their relevant senior prize-giving function
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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4.7% Second half of November
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43.7% 1st December
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17.4% A week before Christmas
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33.1% Whenever you wish
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1.1% 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.
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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83.2% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below