Latest Update on Civil Defence Centre
⚠️ Civil Defence Centre (CDC)
The CDC has relocated and can be now found at the old Harcourts building (4 Commerce Street, Whakatāne). It is now open and will be till 5pm today.
The CDC will provide psychosocial and welfare support services for those both directly and indirectly affected.
Onsite will be Red Cross, Victim Support and other government agencies.
If you have specific concerns for family/whānau or friends, you can use the following channels;
▶️ NZ Residents call 105, or 0800 VICTIM (842 846)
▶️ International concerns please call +64 9105 105
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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85.5% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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.