Spotlight on drinking water at rural schools
A national study of drinking water quality at rural schools has found concerning levels of nitrates, E coli and other substances.
Small rural drinking-water suppliers face a growing range of challenges and issues, the report says, including declining water quality in some regions due to intensive agriculture and fewer regulatory requirements.
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you go to live music gigs?
It’s “tough” running dive bars and speakeasies but a growing association is shaking up the New Zealand independent music scene.
These are the places where rising stars cut their teeth, members say, but they’re challenged by noise restrictions, alcohol licensing rules and the need to take on multiple tasks outside booking bands.
Do you go to live music gigs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Yes, whenever I can
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0% Sometimes
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0% No
xmas
with christmas fast approaching, just wondered what everyone is doing, are you goin away to family/ friends or are they coming to you. are you staying hm doing something with immediate family/in laws etc. is going to be a quietchristmas
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