Heading off to the beach these holidays?
The long, hot summer days are with us! The bikinis are out, beach patrol flags are up, the shade of the Pohutukawa beckons along with the cool blue sea.
Before you head in that direction, check out Auckland Council’s upgraded Safeswim website safeswim.org.nz
It’s a great new tool to help you understand water quality at your local beaches. There’s up-to-date information on beach conditions so you can make safe choices on where and when to swim. Check it out on our new mobile friendly website.
Our partners in this venture are Watercare, Surf Lifesaving Northern Region and Auckland Regional Public Health Service.
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.
Music in Parks and Movies in Parks are returning in 2025!
🎶🎬 Get ready, Tāmaki Makaurau! Music in Parks and Movies in Parks are returning in 2025! 🌟 Enjoy free concerts and movies this summer🙌☀️
Auckland’s Angels appeal gets helping hand from Auckland Council
🎄✨ Christmas is just around the corner, and we're proud to support the Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland’s Angels appeal to help those in need this festive season! 🪽
🎁 Have unwrapped gifts or food donations at home? Drop them off at our libraries or pools and leisure recreation centres between 2–19 December.