Climate and congestion at forefront as Government funds Ashburton rail hub
A Government cash injection means the last hurdle has been cleared for a new Mid-Canterbury rail hub, and it could slash emissions by lowering truck movements by about 40,000 a year.
In an announcement on Saturday morning, Transport Minister Michael Wood said Government would invest the last $2 million needed for Ashburton’s $14 million Fairfield Freight Hub project.
The project, a joint initiative between the Ashburton District Council, the Wareing Group, and KiwiRail, meant KiwiRail could move its historic rail container terminal in the middle of town to the Fairton industrial area.
KiwiRail Group chief executive Greg Miller said this was a great collaboration for rural New Zealand. Read more here.
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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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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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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