Decks decks Ashton building
Decks and structures need maintenance . Just because it stood up to the Christmas crowd is no guarantee it is safe . Mould left unchecked can trap moist in timber rapidly increasing the rot time .
Nails and fixings can corrode away to nothing , leaving just luck to hold the structure in place . It can be a few bolts that need replacing or something more complicated but don't leave it until the luck runs out . Contact Pete Ashton 7 days 0274403242
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.
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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83.1% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below