Need a bed? Come and have a chat
Hi neighbours. We would like to introduce ourselves. We are Bob and Brenda Flanagan from The Bed People, your local 100% New Zealand-owned bed store. Our beds and mattresses are made in factories in Auckland and Christchurch, providing jobs for over 400 kiwis.
We have a passion for helping people find the best possible bed to suit their needs and their budget. All of our beds and mattresses are the best available. We have worked with NZ Comfort group, Sleepyhead and Serta to have an enhanced bed and mattress offering which is unique to our stores, employing the latest technology and materials. We offer 'healthy' beds and mattresses free of chemicals which could cause health concerns for our customers.
Pop in and see us at our Te Rapa store - 16 The Boulevard.
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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?
More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.
Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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.