Family living in shed next to charred remains of Masterton home
The constant smell of charred wood and burnt plastic reminds a Masterton family of how close they came to tragedy.
Hunkered down in a 6-metre by 5-metre tin shed near the burnt-out shell of their house, Bianca Hawea, her two teenage sons and her partner, are trying to pull their lives back together.
The saving grace is the stream of support arriving at the Clyde St property, with friends, family and strangers bringing much needed supplies.
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.
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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84.5% Yes
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14% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Little Jewels Exhibition & Silent Auction this Friday at Aratoi
Enjoy a night surrounded by artworks in this year's Provincial Insurance Broker's Little Jewels exhibition opening night. Works are sold via Silent Auction, with works starting at $150.
Works have been donated by well known artists including Iwen Wong, Kathy Bartlett, Gabby O'Connor, Jane Sinclair, Rob McLeod, Richard Reddaway and many others. All work is anonymous!
Tickets: $10 per person. Some doors sales available on the night, but limited numbers apply.
This Friday 15 November, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at
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