Baby it's cold outside
When we were kids growing up in Whangarei, very, very occasionally, we'd get a frost and the grass would crunch under our feet when we walked to school. If we were lucky we could crack the frozen top off a puddle.
Is it THAT cold here yet?
Send in your winter photographs to tekowhainews@gmail.com OR attach them here in the comments of this post. It could be a photo of a place, people or property but it needs to be local to Te Kowhai.
Icicles hanging off your garage gutter? Great! Snap a pic and send it in.
I'll make sure your winter pics make it into the inside front cover of your local magazine: Te Kowhai News.
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What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.5% Yes
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32.9% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.