Grass Berms & Parking . . .
Does anyone else get peeved (putting it mildly) about the parking of cars on the grass berms? I have always regarded the stretch of grass in front of my property as a privilege. Helping to beautify our neighbourhood and as a deterrent to speedsters (aiding as it does to narrow down the streets). I have always dutifully mown it and cared for it as a part of my property. Now I find my driveway aids parkers who not only leave tyre tracks on my nicely mown grass but chew up the grass/dirt and regard it as 'a right' of residents to park on. The CCC aren't interested in policing it - nor the traffic department - so who is? Methinks its time we all left them unmown for the CCC 'workers' to cut on their way to mowing the various parks around the city. Grumph over!
.
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)
.
Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
-
85.1% Yes
-
13.8% No
-
1.1% 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.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Loading…
