Auckland Lantern Festival is celebrating for 20 years!
Smile and enjoy New Zealand’s largest Chinese festival, from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 February in Auckland.
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See hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, traditional Chinese art and craft. – Be entertained and dazzled by a range of activities for all ages.
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If you’re all about the lanterns, go to the Domain on Thursday 14 February for the lantern appreciation night
(there will be no stalls, live entertainment or food on this night).
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Did you know that the Chinese invented and used the pig-bristle toothbrush 400 years before toothbrushes were made out of nylon?
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What can we do to make you smile?
Call Candice and make an appointment today. 9 448 1128
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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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Gardening
We are looking for someone to do lawns and garden maintenance once a fortnight for a property in Browns Bay.
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.