Counties Badminton for Mums and Bubs
Counties Manukau Badminton Association has started a programme for parents and caregivers who find it hard to get out and active with small children. Every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12pm Counties will be hosting social badminton for parents, caregivers and members of the community. The programme is free during the month of May and all skill levels are welcome. Rackets are freely available and our team is here to help in any way we can.
For more information contact us on (09) 299 0842 or email office@countiesbadminton.org. The courts are located at 41R Elliot Street, Papakura, opposite Ray Small Park.
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)
.
Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
-
84.5% Yes
-
14.1% No
-
1.5% 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.