STAY
Stay
Stay at home.
Stay in touch.
Stay resolute.
Stay in contact with the people who make you laugh the most. Try to stay in touch with the people who you make laugh too.
Stay calm.
Stay away from the rolls of toilet paper (with the exception of the obvious – you know what I mean).
Stay kind.
Stay kind.
Stay kind.
Stay a safe distance from each other but
Stay human.
Stay gentle with people who are doing it tough and actually that includes everyone.
Stay in love.
Stay honest.
Stay focused. This will be hard.
Stay safe.
Stay brave.
Stay hopeful.
Stay with me.
Stay fixed on the knowledge that the sun will continue to rise in gold and set in ruby even amongst this madness and this too shall end.
We have a long way to go friends, but we will make it.
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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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76.6% Yes
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22.1% 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.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?