Palmy father creates business for son
Hi neighbours,
Check out this lovely story! Palmerston North man Saad Al-Harran grew tired of his 22-year-old autistic son Faisal being turned away from jobs, so he created one for him.
He built a hydroponic greenhouse at his home to grow a rare species of cucumber and eggplant, and tasked Faisal with growing and selling the vegetables. What a cool dad! To read more about this, click here.
What do you think about this business venture? Do you know of others with disabilities that struggle to find employment? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below.
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Small electrical job
I have a ceramic lamp base that I’d like to be made in to a lamp. Anyone out there that can do the job?
Thank you!
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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85.1% Yes
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13.8% No
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1% Other - I'll share below
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