Heads up, we’re flying by!
Over the coming months, we're conducting aerial surveys of TLC-owned lines and equipment via helicopters and drones. This footage identifies maintenance needs, ensuring your lights stay on and maintaining safety for our customers and team. Aircraft will rapidly survey TLC-owned lines and infrastructure, solely capturing equipment—not private property or people.
Scheduled for January 24 to February 7, the inspection covers Te Kūiti, Ōtorohanga, Piopio, Whakamaru, Mangakino, Arohena, Taharoa, Mōkau, and Marokopa. Note that the schedule may change due to flying conditions. For details, visit or contact our team at 0800 367 546.
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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82.4% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
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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43.6% 1st December
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17.3% A week before Christmas
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33.3% 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.