Poll: Should our voting age be lowered to 16?
On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.
The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.
“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”
Share your thoughts below - these may be published in the We Say You Say column of the local papers.
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13.9% Yes - they should be allowed to vote
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3.7% Maybe - I need more information
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3.2% It doesn't bother me either way
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79.2% No - I don't agree with this
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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0% Yes
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0% No
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0% Other - I'll share below
Free Cooking Class for Over 60's
Do you want to brush up on your cooking skills?
Are you cooking for only 1 or 2 people?
This course is for you, and it’s absolutely FREE!
St Johns Anglican Church Ōtūmoetai are running their first Senior Chef cooking class for 2025.
Come along and cook up a storm!
The course runs for 8 weeks. From Friday the 7th of February 2025 – Friday the 28th of March 2025.
You will learn new skills, make new friends, and get an education on food and nutrition.
We only have a limit of 12 people per class, so register now, and be all set for 2025!
Held in the St Johns Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Road, Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga,
Phone Merina on: 022 371 7219 or email: seniorchef.tga@outlook.com
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