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1947 days ago

Gun buyback events on the West Coast

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Gun buyback and amnesty collections will be held on the West Coast this week.

The first event is in Fox Glacier Community Centre on Friday (July 19) from 9am to 12pm.

The second event is in Hokitika on Saturday (July 20) at Seaview Lodge from 10am to 2pm.

The third event is in Greymouth on Sunday (July 21) at the Cobden League Club from 9am to 12.30pm.

Police said they are supporting firearms owners to hand-in either prohibited firearms or firearms under amnesty at a local collection event as part of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Parts and Magazines) Amendment Act 2019.

More than 250 buyback events will be held around the country before the amnesty period ends on December 20.

Visit www.police.govt.nz... or call 0800 311 311 for more information.

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Riddle Me This: Can You Out-Smart Yesterday’s Champ?

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How can the number four be half of five?

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2 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.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.3% Yes
    84.3% Complete
  • 14.2% No
    14.2% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1396 votes
1 day 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.

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