Water restrictions are starting early this year!
Carterton District Council made an announcement yesterday citing a lack of rainfall as the cause of extremely low levels in the district’s rivers and streams.
The restrictions mean only hand-held hoses and sprinkler use is permitted on alternate days, in a move which applies town residents and any rural addresses connected to the Carterton water supply.
On the plus side, any resident who take part in the council’s online annual residents’ survey before November 19 will go into the draw to win a 200L emergency water tank — something which may come in handy should the restrictions extend until the end of summer.
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
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.
Greytown Country Market
Stella Bull Park, Main Street, Greytown 10am-2pm
Tomorrow Sunday 17th November
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