History focus for Cemeteries Week
Porirua City’s annual Cemeteries Week begins this Saturday, with free guided walks offering insights into the city’s heritage and history. Local iwi, war veterans, settlers and politicians who helped forge Porirua City are all part of the history buried in our cemeteries at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground and Porirua Cemetery.
Events:
Saturday 31 October, 10am Military guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 10am Settlers and tragedies guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 12–2pm Whenua Tapu Cemetery open day with guest florist and stonemason
Saturday 7 November, 2pm Guided history walk at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground
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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz
Call: (04) 237 5089
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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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!
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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.