From the editor
The team at Franklin County News has a lot of time for Sam Muir-James, who is featured on the front page of today's paper.
We've had a bit to do with Sam, a talented swimmer from Otaua who has autism, and we reckon he's pretty awesome.
His athletic achievements in the pool are so impressive - but it's his cool personality that has endeared him to us.
"He's just so so humble, " our reporters say - and a pleasure to deal with it.
It's people like Sam that make our jobs so rewarding.
What a privilege it is - to be able to report on people in our community punching above their weight - to share their stories with our audience and acknowledge publicly that what they are doing is pretty neat.
Good luck Sam, with your Cook Strait swim early next year.
The crew at Franklin County News are sure you'll nail it.
To donate to Sam's journey visit givealittle.co.nz/cause/ sammuirjames85
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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79% Yes
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19.9% No
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1.1% 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.
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