NIWA fast-tracking sample testing – Lake Taupo
NIWA is fast-tracking analysis of samples collected from potentially toxic algae-affected sites at Lake Taupo, with results expected on Friday.
Waikato Regional Council staff returned to Hamilton this afternoon with the samples they began collecting at first light today, after choppy water hampered yesterday's efforts.
The samples are being tested by NIWA to determine if there is a risk to humans and animals.
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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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84.1% Yes
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14.2% No
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1.6% Other - I'll share below
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Looking for Kefir grains
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew somebody who I can get kefir grains off for making my own water kefir? Thank you.