Fire news
Aug to Sept 24 call outs
6 Aug 11:32 Medical on Higgs Rd, assist Ambo with CPR.
26 Aug 14:02 Smoke alarm constantly beeping on Iwa St, removed from building, full of dust from wood working, advice to get a heat alarm.
6 Sept 16:03 Tanker to a grass fire off Moutere highway near Old House Rd, A broken power pole insulator causing lines to hit may have started fire.
12 Sept 11:40 Car crash SH60 near Aporo Rd, Leave scene with Police and Motueka rescue.
15 Sept 22:13 Washing machine flooding house on Wakanini Pl, assist with turning water off, owner contact a plumper and insurance to arrange drying house out.
17 Sept 16:37 To house in Motueka, assist with firefighting and water, No crew for tanker/rural truck.
all outs for the year =43
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
For rural fire go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...
Know where to and how to turn off services like water, gas and electricity including solar.
Have a safe meeting place like the letter box, so firefighters can talk to occupiers – about are all persons and animals out of building, possible cause and location of fire.
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.