More Food for thought
This is an interesting article written by an outdoorsman who has some very valid points. We have 1080 drops happening in Auckland.
"Consider that the kiore rat was introduced about the 13th and 14th centuries by Māori migrants. The ship rat came with European whalers, sealers and explorers almost 250 years ago.
If rats were going to annihilate birds they would have conceivably done that within perhaps 50 years of introduction. The decline in bird numbers did not happen even after two centuries of the ship rat's existence or six centuries of the kiore rat but in the last 20 or 30 years when mega-poison drops began"
"Change is inevitable. It's simply known as evolution. New Zealand now sits in a 21st century ecosystem. It's time we recognised that and learned to live with it with care and foresight and not illogical, and unrealistic ideology" www.stuff.co.nz...
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.6% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
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8% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.4% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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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.
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