Poll: What do you think about prices at Whanganui's waste transfer station?
Whanganui councillor Rob Vinsen says charging $59 for a trailer load of rubbish - regardless of what's in it - is "outrageous". "They are getting away with it because they are the only place in town that can do it."
For the last few months, there has only been one waste transfer station in town. It's owned by Waste Management and it put its prices up in March this year. Waste Management's national manager customer first, Marsha Cadman, could not give a reason for the price hike. Read more here
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80.4% It's outrageous!
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7.1% It's okay - they're taking my rubbish!
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3.6% I've never used the waste transfer station
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8.9% Other (comment below)
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.2% Yes
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21.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 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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82.2% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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