1570 days ago

Proposed Return of Ownership of Panepane Purakau, Matakana Island

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island (Panepane Purakau) to five local hapū.

The public has an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed return.

To find out more and have your say, join us at one of our drop-in sessions -

Opureora Marae, Matakana Island
Saturday 8 August
10am - 2pm

Omokoroa Boat Club
Saturday 15 August
10am - 2pm

Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, Sulphur Point
Saturday 22 August
10am - 2pm

Can't make it to any of the information days? Head to the website below to find out more and have your say online. haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz...

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.5% Yes
    84.5% Complete
  • 14.1% No
    14.1% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1486 votes
2 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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1 hour ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

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.

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