White-fronted terns/tara - sometimes seen on Petone Beach
White-fronted terns/tara (Sterna striata) are not a particularly common sight on Petone Beach, but you can see them en masse a few times a year. They are fairly noisy energetic birds, as many seabirds are. They have a distinctive black cap, which is more pronounced during breeding season among the adults, younger birds are more mottled with quite pronounced striations on their backs. Despite living in a crowd, they like to keep the same partners from one season to the next. The male courts his mate by bringing her little fish gifts - it is actually very lovely to see. These shots were taken down the far Western end on the beach, past the dog exercise area, the second one is a juvenile asking Mum for food.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.9% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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