“The desire to be a politician should bar you for life from ever becoming one.”
This quote from Billy Connolly still resonates for me with the looming local elections.
What type of elected officials do we want? I don't have the whole answer myself , maybe you do.
What I do know is that I have a problem with elected officials who see themselves as being special and entitled. An example is Ron Marks who, when as minster of defence, decided it was a great idea for an air force helicopter to pick in up from his home and fly him to his engagements. i.stuff.co.nz...
I guess we can be grateful that CDC doesn't have a helicopter.
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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
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.
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