Trade your old lifejacket in for a new one this summer!
Thanks to Coastguard New Zealand, members of the community have the opportunity to swap their old lifejackets for great discounts on new ones this summer.
The Old4New van will be at the Bowentown Boating Club on Wednesday, 19 December, 3pm-6pm and at the Maketu boat ramp on Monday, 28 January from 1pm-4pm. Coastguard recommends lifejackets older than 10 years should be replaced, so check in with your current lifejackets and make the change if need be!
Singing Santa
Hi, I'm after one of the above which also moves whilst singing. Been to The Warehouse and a couple of $2 type shops but unable to find one. Does anyone else have any ideas on where I might find one please?
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.