Are you a fan of the splash pads around Hastings?
The splash pads in Flaxmere Park and Cornwall Park will be back on from this weekend from 7am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, then 3pm to 7pm on weekdays. Efforts to conserve water has seen a 20 per cent reduction in the last week from the peak. The situation is not back to normal yet so water restrictions remain in place, however the savings so far mean the community splash pads can be turned back on. Last Thursday's ban on automated garden watering systems, including sprinklers remains. With residents asked to limit outdoor use to hand held-hoses between 6am and 8am, and 7pm and 9pm.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.6% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Cleaning a heat pump
Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonable company to clean our heat pump. We used it on cold for a couple of days and when turning it back to warm it has a smell. We get it serviced yearly but the firm we use is expensive.
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.
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