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1636 days ago

Poem: "Drought"

Christopher Neighbourly Lead from Papatoetoe

Before the virus came to town
To make us stop and look around
Rain was scarce
Then scarcer still
Dams did not fill
Rain did not fall
Rain did not fall
Dams did not fill
The virus held sway
It got in the way
Of every good thought but kindness
Save water! Said weekly
Save water! Said weakly
Save water! We all shout.
So why should we heed
The advice of Raveen Jaduram
Who weekly said weakly
“We’re having a drought...”

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.5% Yes
    84.5% Complete
  • 14.1% No
    14.1% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1486 votes
2 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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35 minutes ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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