The 'Weather Bomb'
Was the absolute drenching we have just endured a normal, say once in 100 years 'weather event' or was it a clear signal that climate change is real and is happening now.
The Indian novelist Amita Ghosh, in his book 'The Great Derangment' said that our lives are "not guided by reason, it is ruled by the inertia of habitual motion. This is the condition of the vast majority of human beings, which is why very few of us will be able to adapt to global warming if it is left to us, as individuals, to make the necessary changes."
Maybe the drenching we got has nothing to do with climate change and the 'atmospheric river' that sent the 'weather bomb' was just one of those things that just happen. Weather is a fickle thing after all, and once we do the tidy up, we can forget about the 'Big Wet of '22' and carry on as 'normal', whatever that means.
🎄Let's get festive 🎄
If you've decked your halls with all things jolly, we think it deserves to be shown off!
Share a photo of your home in its Christmassy glory and be in to win a spot prize. Some of these entries will be chosen as a finalist for the grand title of NZ's Merriest Home which Neighbourly members can vote on!
Entries close Sunday, 15th of December so share a photo today 📸
Neighbourhood Riddle Duel: Who Will Guess First?
There are three playing cards in a row. Can you name them with these clues?
There is a two to the right of a king.
A diamond will be found to the left of a spade.
An ace is to the left of a heart.
A heart is to the left of a spade.
Now, identify all three cards.
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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.
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