Weather watch - heavy rain in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne
Strong and unstable cold southerlies continue to affect the east of the North Island during today, bringing periods of rain with some heavy falls until early this (Monday) afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected about Hawkes Bay north of Tutira where a Warning remains in force.
This Watch is for the possibility of rainfall accumulations approaching warning amounts for the remainder of Hawkes Bay and Gisborne.
Area: Gisborne
Valid: 9 hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday
Forecast: Periods of rain, with some heavy falls. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning amounts.
Area: Hawkes Bay from Tutira southwards
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday
Forecast: Periods of rain, with some heavy falls. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning amounts.
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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84.8% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.