Bay of Plenty beachgoers plagued by 'Mount Mauler' bites
Bay of Plenty beachgoers are being terrorised by "Mount Maulers" - little bugs that cause painful skin irritation. It isn't known what the irritating insect looks like, nor is it known whether it is the adult or larvae form that causes the irritating bites. Read more
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
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Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the mag