Uncover more about your family history this August!
Join us for workshops and talks on the resources available to access free through Hutt City Libraries including FindMyPast, Ancestry.com, British Newspaper Archive, and My Heritage.
See all our events at library.huttcity.govt.nz...
* Intro to MyHeritage and Help Session *
Wainuiomata Library, Tuesday 10 August, 2pm-3:30pm
Learn about this new database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia, followed by a hands-on help session.
* Workshop: FindMyPast *
Petone Library, Thursday 12 August, 11am-1pm
Learn how to navigate this popular database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia. Bookings required.
* Workshop: British Newspaper Archive *
War Memorial Library, Tuesday 17 August, 1:30pm-3pm
Eastbourne Library, Thursday 19 August, 1pm-3pm
Learn how to navigate this popular database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia. Bookings required - email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or talk to library staff.
Photo: A group of men and women on an outing, possibly at a picnic, c1900s. Hewson Collection, Hutt City Libraries.
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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85.1% Yes
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13.8% 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.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.