Do you need to get your warrant rechecked?
The New Zealand Transport Agency is urging more than 3700 car owners to get their warrants of fitness rechecked following the suspension of an Auckland certifier Westland Mechanical and Tyre.
The agency said the business traded as Westland Automotive and Tyre in Henderson and its sole director and shareholder Akram Zakeri has also been suspended as a vehicle inspector.
The action came after concerns about his failure to check some aspects of vehicles during warrant of fitness (WOF) assessments, such as brakes, seatbelts, steering and exhaust systems. Read more
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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85.6% Yes
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13.2% No
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1.1% 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.
Need Help with Moving a Bed
Hi Everyone. Is there someone that can help me move a queen size bed from East Auckland (Cockle Bay) to Ranui.