Rangitīkei District Council issues conserve water notice
The Rangitīkei District Council has advised Hunterville and Mangaweka residents to conserve water until further notice, as heavy rains overwhelm water treatment plants.
Council operations manager Andrew Van Bussel said too much dirt and runoff were being washed into the Rangitīkei River by the week's heavy rains, so the water treatment plants couldn't cope.
Van Bussel said the towns' residents were being asked to conserve water so a "buffer" of drinking water could be built up. The council was bringing in water to Hunterville and would do the same in Mangaweka if it was needed. Read more here
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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84.8% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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