Great news - sign triggers community meeting!
Mayor Graham Smith has called a NZTA are meeting in South Canterbury this Wednesday to look at options to address the problems at the Mt Cook turn off.
Were you part of the team that erected your own warning sign for motorists on Sunday? The 'non compliant' road warning sign at the intersection of Tekapo-Twizel Rd (State Highway 8) and Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80) has driven the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to meet in South Canterbury this week to discuss options about a dangerous intersection.
Residents taking matters into their own hands has ultimately prompted the NZTA to meet on Wednesday to discuss options to address the problems at the intersection, and it appears the sign will stay standing for the time being despite it not complying with NZTA or council regulations.
Read the full story here.
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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84.4% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% 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.
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How can the number four be half of five?
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