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2195 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury family came close to losing their home last week after someone set off fireworks nearby, causing a fire.

Jessica Murray and her husband, 6-month-old baby and two dogs had to evacuate their Kaiapoi home last week when a rogue firework came close to burning their house down.

They're now backing a campaign by a Rangiora resident to get fireworks banned from the Waimakariri district.

Petition organiser Arthur Linnell says he's "not a killjoy ... but I do think a public display is the only way to go. Sometimes we have to bring laws in to protect us from stupid people".

What do you think? Tell us in the comment below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 12.9% Yes, all fireworks should be banned
    12.9% Complete
  • 76.5% Yes, sales should be banned, but public displays allowed
    76.5% Complete
  • 9.8% No, most people use them responsibly
    9.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
    0.8% Complete
132 votes
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3 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 day ago

It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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4 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?
  • 84.7% Yes
    84.7% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1601 votes