Stressed? Watch swallows at Orakei basin
Hi Neighbours, here is something soothing for you: at the end of the summer, I saw swallows on the hill above Orakei basin skimming around after a rain shower. It was a joyful, calming moment. It's hard to explain what mindfulness is, but I feel that this clip expresses it: a moment free of the worries of the lockdown, the threat of Covid, and the list of jobs to be done! Click the link below to see the video on youtube, and visit my website to find out more about how mindfulness is a proven way to reduce stress levels. I have a course starting in 10 days, maybe a new path forward? Hardship options available – Eve Rudkin
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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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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.
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