Fire news
June to July 24 call outs
17 June 15:14 Boat fire in channel. Used a small boat and portable pump to put fire. out. Owner was working on fitting a new grate in a fireplace on boat, grinding sparks or hot ashes may have started fire. Owner not on boat when fire started.
5 July 21:29 Rural / tanker to Vegetation and tyres on fire on Bartletts Rd
10 July 06:24 permit burn on Kina Peninsula Rd, no action taken.
13 July 08:57 multiple small fires clearing land on Aporo Rd, Permit fires. Left with owner
all outs for the year =34
Safety Tip – Be safe.
• Don't overload multi-boards. At most, plug in one appliance per wall or multi-board socket.
• Make sure leads and cords are in good condition and not frayed.
Go to the Check it’s alright web site to see if you can light a fire, most fires in this area need a permit.
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
for fire permits go to - www.checkitsalright.nz... Phone - 800 658 628
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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85.2% Yes
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13.5% No
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1.2% 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.
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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