Please respect our neighbourhood
Dumping rubbish on the berm is illegal. You can dispose of items you no longer want or additional rubbish by:
• Taking it to your nearest rubbish transfer station or community recycling centre (charges may apply).
• Donating items that are in good condition and could enjoy a ‘second life’ to your local charity store or reuse shop, during opening hours only.
If you see dumped rubbish, call us on 0800 NODUMP (0800 663 867) to report it. Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.
For more info on how to dispose of unwanted items, visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz.
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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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
SHED MATTERS : DIY Group West Auckland
An Invitation to attend meeting to set up Ladies & Mens Shed in our local area.
Monday December 2nd 7pm
Blockhouse Bay Community Center ( Scout Hall ) Entrance and Parking Exminster St .
524 Blockhouse Bay Rd
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.