Love beer? Don't miss Richard Emerson at Featherston Booktown
Featherston Booktown has a line-up of must see events! Hear from trailblazer, often regarded as NZ craft beer's Godfather, Richard Emerson. Born profoundly deaf in 1960s Dunedin, Emerson triumphed against all odds to launch Emerson’s Brewery. He went on to create award-winning beers, spark a cult-following, attract global recognition, and become a millionaire – all from doing something he loved.
Hear from Emerson & Michael Donaldson about the modern NZ beer scene at Featherston Booktown.
Sunday 14 May. Get yout ticket here: www.booktown.org.nz...
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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83% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
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.