Nelson Hospital Care
Today's Mail main front page story of the teenager who suffered horrific injuries to her feet etc when landing on rocks when attempting to jump into the river in the Aniseed valley last summer has my heart felt sympathy and I hope she fully recovers.However, she is described as a "feisty and outspoken teenager" and her criticism of the nursing staff is unjustified in my experience.Her wish for a private room in a public hospital is an impossible ask , especially for a six month stay.She may have got that in Manuka St.but unless ACC came to the party the cost would be quite horrendous.I wish her well and hope her ongoing accommodation and care requirements are to her satisfaction without complaint as it seems to me that the appropriate service staff are trying to do their best for her.
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.
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