Its a matter of life and death
Currently over 1200 people die of bowel cancer each year in Aotearoa NZ. Over 350 are diagnosed with bowel cancer aged under 50 years old age (Bowel cancer NZ)These deaths can be prevented by early detection when bowel cancer is treatable. Currently the bowel screening age is from 60 in NZ .In Australia the bowel screening age is 50 to 74 years of age and recommended from 45 years old . To sign the petition to lower the bowel screening age to 45 and lower if someone has a family history of bowel cancer click the link below and potentially save someones butt.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.3% 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.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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