Hawkes Bay Knowledge Bank
The Knowledge Bank is getting more and more donated records, papers, photos, etc. The volunteers are doing their best to make inroads into all this but we could definitely use more people to help. If you have time on your hands, have the desire to learn some new skills, can type or like history, we would love to see you. The work can be as much or as little as you can handle - at the Knowledge Bank or from home - my wife and I do both but we have the time to do it as well as the interest. If you're interested contact Linda Bainbridge on 06 8335333 or visit Stoneycroft at 901 Omahu Road, Hastings. Thanks
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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85.4% Yes
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13.5% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Cleaning a heat pump
Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonable company to clean our heat pump. We used it on cold for a couple of days and when turning it back to warm it has a smell. We get it serviced yearly but the firm we use is expensive.
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.