Youth Suicide
Much has been stated about the extremely high rate of youth suicide in NZ. We must be very careful when making comparisons with other countries owing to cultural differences and differences in standards of proof required in the Coroner’s Court. Working from the core data, the Mortality Tables, I have made a meticulous comparison between the NZ rates and those of England and Wales. My conclusion is that the NZ rates of youth suicide are higher than those of England and Wales by a factor of at least 1.9 for males and 2.8 for females. This shocking situation can only be turned around when our politicians hearts and minds are focused on it, so if you are concerned about this, then before you vote, please ask the politician you intend to vote for what they propose to do about it.
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.
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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85.1% Yes
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13.8% No
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1% Other - I'll share below
The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
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