We’re proposing changes to Council representation
Due to changes in population and to better meet legislative requirements, we’re proposing changes to Council representation:
▶️ Moving the boundary of the current South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi constituency to include Ashburton district. The name of the constituency would be changed to Mid-South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi, and it would still have two Councillors.
▶️ Selwyn district would become its own constituency, Selwyn/Waikiriri, with two Councillors.
▶️ Constituency boundaries in Christchurch would be realigned to match the current Christchurch City Council ward boundaries.
Tell us what you think ? www.ecan.govt.nz...
Consultation closes 2 Sept 2024.
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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85.6% Yes
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13.3% 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.
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.