Abseilers called in to remove rubbish on Paekākāriki Hill Rd
A special crane and a team of abseilers was used to remove a large amount of rubbish from a a steep gully in Porirua.
The clean-up cost $10,000 and involved a long-reach crane was to hold up skip bins, which abseilers worked to fill as they climbed up the steep gully, on the side of the windy rural road, where traffic management was required at the site on Paekākāriki Hill Rd.
Porirua City Council manager Darrell Statham said the rubbish also included toxic and dangerous materials, as well as nappies.
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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85.6% Yes
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13.2% No
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Food Recall: Equal brand European Dark Chocolate
A specific batch of Equal brand European Dark Chocolate is being recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk, this recall does not affect you.
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