Poll: What do you think about sweary submissions to councils?
A furore followed a city councillor’s obscenity-filled submission to his local authority, but it’s far from the only example.
Andrew Bydder’s profane submission to Waipā District Council came to light in June and his colleagues later ruled it was in breach of Hamilton City Council’s code of conduct.
What do you think about sweary submissions to councils? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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28.6% Councils should be able to deal with it
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3.6% I'm ambivalent
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64.3% They're not acceptable
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3.6% Other (explain in the comments)
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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0% Yes
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0% No
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0% 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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5% Second half of November
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44.8% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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32.3% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below