Do you live in Pukerua Bay or Whitby?
We need your knowledge of flooding in your area so that we can work to make our communities safer and reduce flood-risk. 🔍
We're holding two drop-in sessions this weekend for you to come and chat to us:
🗣 Saturday 11 June, 2.30PM-4.30PM
St Mary's Church, Whitby
🗣 Sunday 12 June, 12.30PM-3PM
St Mark's Church, Pukerua Bay
We've created draft flood maps to manage the risk of flooding and improve the resilience of our communities. We need your memories and experiences of flooding in Pukerua Bay and Whitby to ensure our maps are as accurate as possible.
You can learn more about our flood maps here 👇
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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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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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.