Libraries and Birkenhead Leisure Centre Reopen
Northcote Library, Glenfield Library and Birkenhead Library reopened today after closing during Cyclone Gabrielle.
And Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre will reopen on Friday (no longer a shelter).
Birkenhead Library is now an official information hub providing information and key contact sources for those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pictured: Returned books pile up outside Glenfield Library on Wednesday, showing how popular our local libraries are. ππππ
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.5% Yes
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29.1% No
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3.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24.1% Yes
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75.2% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below