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ELECTIONS !!! 2nd - 14th October

Glen from Gonville

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* The Democrat Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. If it stops moving, subsidize it. - Ronald Reagan (1986)

*. I don’t make jokes… I just watch the government and report the facts. - Will Rogers

* In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other. - Voltaire (1764)

* Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you! - Pericles (430 B.C.)

* No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session. - Mark Twain (1866 )916. Talk is cheap…except when Congress does it. - Anonymous

* The government is like a baby’s alimentary canal: a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other. - Ronald Reagan

* The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. - Winston Churchill

* The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. - Mark Twain

* There is no distinctly Native American criminal class…save Congress. - Mark Twain

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4 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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1 day ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 81.8% Yes
    81.8% Complete
  • 15.5% No
    15.5% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
741 votes
5 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.8% Second half of November
    4.8% Complete
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.2% A week before Christmas
    17.2% Complete
  • 33.3% Whenever you wish
    33.3% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
2111 votes