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Traffic delays predicted as SH1 rebuilt through Oamaru

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Motorists are being warned that traffic delays through Oamaru are inevitable as a one-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 undergoes reconstruction.

The major rebuild of the northbound lanes between Ribble St and Orana Park, Oamaru, is expected last all of September the NZ Transport Agency has advised.

Road users, businesses and residents are being urged to plan for delays. Work will start Monday. Construction crews will be on site 6am-8pm Monday to Saturday. Read more here

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.4% Yes
    84.4% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
912 votes
3 hours ago

Spring gardening tips

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more information.

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6 hours ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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