Severe weather watch - strong winds, caution advised
Strong winds are expected for central New Zealand in the coming days. Moist northwesterlies with a number of embedded fronts are forecast to affect the country through to late Thursday, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong north to northwesterly winds, especially affecting central and southern parts of New Zealand.
Area: Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taranaki, Taihape, Whanganui and Manawatu
Valid: 6 hours from 11:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: Northerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places during this time.
Please note, that for western areas of the South Island, this is a significant rain event and that total accumulations may exceed 500mm in some places by the end of the week. More information here.
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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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% 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.
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