Christmas in the Hutt
Celebrate Christmas in the Hutt Valley with these festive events featuring tinsel, music and of course Santa Claus himself
Saturday 5 December
Christmas in Da Hood 10am-3pm, Pomare Reserve, Taita
Fitmas in the Parks 9.30am, Riddiford Garden, Lower Hutt Central
Stokes Valley Christmas Parade and Market Market from 10am, Speldhurst Park Parade starts 12pm along Stokes Valley Road
Sunday 6 December
Eastbourne Market 10am-3pm, Williams Park, Days Bay
Tuesday 8 December
Maungaraki Pop Up Carols 6pm, Maungaraki School
Saturday 12 December
Christmas in Naenae 5.30-8pm, Everest Ave
Saturday 19 December
Xmas on George Street 11am-3pm, Delaney Park, Stokes Valley
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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84.6% Yes
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14% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!
Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?
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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.