What should happen to the former Shirley Community Centre site?
Local residents can help realise the potential of the former Shirley Community Centre site by sharing their ideas for the open space.
People can have their say on the Shirley Rd space, particularly offering innovative ideas that do not require the construction of extensive built infrastructure on the site.
Submissions online or via a form close on Monday, October 12, with the findings going to the board by November.
Anyone wanting to discuss the project can contact community board advisor Elizabeth Hovell via email - elizabeth.hovell@ccc.govt.nz
What would you like to see done with the space?
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)
.
Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
-
84.5% Yes
-
14.1% No
-
1.5% 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.