Birds if you want
Hi everyone, lots of people have been asking for more local content on here. Are you interested in local birds and other wildlife photos? I go out every couple of days and take a few. I took up birding last year as a way to get out of the office and get some exercise, along the way I got bitten by the birding bug and discovered that birds are very interesting and there is a lot more in my neighbourhood than I thought (I'm up to 62 species). I'm happy to post them on here if people like. Let me know. Here's a tui in my garden in Woburn from last week.
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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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% 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.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not