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1916 days ago

Poll: Which challenges should Northland councils be focusing on?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours - Northland's four councils are facing a number of challenges.

What do you think is the most important challenge to focus on? Is there anything missing from the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Which challenges should Northland councils be focusing on?
  • 43.5% Economic growth vs environmental sustainability
    43.5% Complete
  • 2.9% Reducing inequalities
    2.9% Complete
  • 13% Climate change risks and mitigation
    13% Complete
  • 14.5% An ageing population
    14.5% Complete
  • 26.1% Protecting biodiversity, biosecurity and water
    26.1% Complete
69 votes
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Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?

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1 hour ago

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15 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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