Hataitai Changes
Residents in Hataitai told us they wanted a closer look at the number 14 bus route. We listened.
We extended the route back to Kilbirnie and promised that we’d look at the layout of the route too.
We asked the community what changes they'd like to the Hataitai area, feedback closed on 27 January and 610 responses were received online and by post.
The significant majority stated a preference for routing all services, to and from the city, via Waipapa Road.
The survey also asked what other things we should consider in relation to route 14 with some people asking us to extend the route to Rongotai. We’ll take this and all the information we collected into consideration as part of future reviews and thank everyone for taking part. The Metlink team is now working towards returning stops to Waipapa Road, where they were before 15 July 2018, so bear with us while we make these changes.
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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.2% 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.