Council water is good, check home supplies.
Council’s water standards are considerably higher than the 76 percent compliance reached in many parts of the country, scoring 99.8 percent compliance in the Annual Report 2016-17.
Laboratory Manager Lois Howe said the lab tested 707 private water supplies from roofs, streams, bores and springs in the District in the year to 30 June.
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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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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% 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.