Chlorine Free Water for Napier
FLAWED! Napier should never have been chlorinated. In 2017 Mayor Bill Dalton explained that the council had changed from standard testing to enumerated testing which meant a reading for E.coli was given between 0 and 10. “Previously staff would only tell us if the count got above 10 but now we action when it is one. The next count is 0.” But staff insisted that the whole network had to be chlorinated - permanently. Sign the Petition for Chlorine Free Water @ CrazyGoodCafe - or email Pauline at p.doyle@hotmail.com
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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.2% 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.