Disabled persons assembly DPA
I wanted to share this WDC is starting to listen to DPA Northland
Just a snippet of the WDC Active Recreation and sport summary findings
People with disabilities
Accessible facilities and programmes
Need a good supply of universally accessible facilities and outdoor activity areas
Improved information required on the opportunities available
Wider consideration of access needs (e.g. pathways round/ adjacent to the sports field, lifts to accommodate mobility scooters)
Work to ensure all facilities have accessibility audit and improvement plan.
Transport and parking considered a significant barrier to accessibility
Provide increased access to mobility scooter charging points
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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85.6% Yes
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13.2% 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