What's your opinion of allowing water bottling in Christchurch?
In Belfast the former Kaputone plant is now being converted to a Water bottling operation with consent for 4.3million litres Per Day being transferred with the sale at a bargain basement price.
80% of New Zealanders recently polled agreed that there should be a royalty/ levy for this type of business. By adding 3c per bottle produced, NZ could potentially benefit from $millions per year from this single factory. Privatisation by stealth in other words of a NZ resource if it was oil or gas royalties would apply, so why not for this?
(Click the TVNZ link to watch the report)
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.
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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