Dog and House Sitter required now until around 22.11.2024
Hello. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for a caring person / couple to live in and look after our sons house and also care and give company to his two friendly, medium sized dogs. They are mother, 3 years old, and daughter, 18 months. Should you consider this for part or all of this time, please call or text Gerhard 021 950 745 to discuss. The house is in a quite area in Linwood, Christchurch, with a nice, sunny, sheltered back yard in which the dogs can roam all day. Fully furnished, Internet, safe car park down the drive. Cutler Park around the corner and Charlesworth Reserve within easy walking distance, Sumner Beach, which the dogs love, 10 minutes by car. Could supply a small ute for transport, if neccessary/required.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Gerhard 021 950 745
New baby?
Hi - I'm Olivia from Stuff (and a new mum myself).
I'm writing an article on the different challenges faced by parents around the country, from midwife availability and getting on wait lists for childcare right down to the food at birthing centres.
Are you keen to share your experience on what you found easy and what was hard? Please email olivia.wannan@stuff.co.nz or leave a message below. Thanks all :)
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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84.5% Yes
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14% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below