Auckland couple 'baffled' after Grand Designs plan for pioneering home falls through
Rochelle and Joel Payne were excited to be encouraged to apply for Grand Designs NZ with their plans for a rammed earth house build that will see no waste leave the site.
But after 18 months of talks, they've been left "a bit floored" after being told the show no longer wants to feature their Beachlands project. Click here to find out why and how the build is progressing.
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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13.3% No
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1.1% 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.