Are you paying high rent in Whangārei?
Hi neighbours,
Your district's mayor Sheryl Mai has recently said rising rents were forcing increasing numbers of people to live in cars, cabins, caravans, tents and sheds.
While emergency housing units were constantly full and the waiting list for a state house in Whangārei stood at 213.
Is this a serious problem in your community? What would you like to see done in your neighbourhood to help fix this? To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”
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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1.1% 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.
Museum 40th Sunday 17th
Fun, food, free rides, interesting exhibitions... Celebrate with the team and volunteers at Heritage Park. 10:00 - 14:00. Parking at Gate Two