Severe rain warning for the Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 3am Friday.
Area: Bay of Plenty, and the Gisborne ranges including northern coastal areas from East Cape to Hicks Bay
Valid: 16 hours from 11:00am Thursday to 3:00am Friday
Forecast: Expect 100 to 150mm of rain about the ranges and 60 to 90mm elsewhere. Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/hr possible about the ranges.
Changes: The Warning area has now been extended to cover all of Bay of Plenty.
Drivers are advised to be cautious as conditions may be hazardous. Read more
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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84.6% Yes
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14% No
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1.4% 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.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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