Lions book fair has something for everyone
Much to Lions’ relief, 50,000 donated books will be taken out of storage on October 15 and set up
in the Waikanae Memorial Hall in readiness for the 23nd consecutive Lions Monster Bookfair on Saturday and Sunday, the 17th and 18th of October.
Lions hope to raise close to $40,000 for Kapiti organisations.
One of the books for sale is Sea Devil, by James Beade, a detailed account of Count Felix Von Luckner. During the First World War his job as a German captain, was to capture and destroy allied shipping. However, his ship became stranded in the Pacific in 1917 and he and his crew were captured and became prisoners of war in New Zealand.
He visited New Zealand in 1938 and later got into trouble with the Nazis for his anti-fascist views. Another great read is New Zealand Shipwrecks, detailing more than 200 disasters at sea. And for
Beneficiaries include the Wellington Childrens Hospital, Wellington Free Ambulance, the Malaghan Institute, the Life Flight Trust, Paraparaumu Beach School Dyslexia teaching programme and the Virtuoso Strings.
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.
The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
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