Traditional feast to celebrate Matariki in Christchurch's red zone
Traditionally cooked hāngi, fried bread and boil up warmed the mouths of hundreds of hungry visitors at an event celebrating Matariki in Christchurch.
Matariki in the Zone, on Saturday celebrated the beginning of the Māori New Year, with Matariki marking the reappearance of the seven Matariki stars.
Held at Avebury House and the Richmond Community Gardens in the city's, attendees were served free food accompanied by live music and entertainment including classes in wood carving, flax weaving and kite making.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% 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.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.2% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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