Win* NZ's own Bluegrass festival
Kiwigrass: New Zealand's only National Bluegrass Festival is coming to Cambridge this February! The sounds of banjo and mandolin will ring out over 5-7 February as the best bluegrass bands from across New Zealand congregate at the Mighty River Domain on Lake Kārapiro. Win a double pass for the weekend! to enter simply Like and/or Thank this post to go in the draw.
Enjoy three days of classic and contemporary Bluegrass, old-time mountain string music and Americana in a family-friendly setting. Workshops provide opportunities to learn more about the music and the people who make, and New Zealand’s best luthiers will be there with instruments so you can try your hand. Tickets available now. Winner to be drawn and contacted on the 15th December 2020. T&C's Apply.
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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22.4% No
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1.3% 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?