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One Day. One Great Show. Win

Be in to WIN one of ten family passes to 118th Helensville Show. Leap into the Country 29th February.

Simply email the name of your favourite farm animal along with your name, email and phone number to: win@helensvilleshow.co.nz Entries close Monday 24th February.

The 118th Helensville Show is the largest one day show in the North and showcases the best of rural traditions along with great food, award-winning craft beer and wines. trade stands and a full equestrian and livestock schedule plus great entertainment from the main stage that includes the popular Junior Farmer Competition.

Tickets can be purchased online. Winners will be notified via email by Wednesday 26th February.

T's & C's apply. Find out more

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4 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.

Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

85.5% Yes

85.5% Complete
13.3% No

13.3% Complete
1.1% Other - I'll share below

1.1% Complete

2006 votes

4 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.