MPI's updated chemical warning in fruit fly surveillance traps
Hi neighbours. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) recently delivered notices to households with fruit fly surveillance traps updating the toxicity level of the insecticide from harmful to fatal if ingested. The traps have been in the back yards of Northcote and Devonport residents since February.
Controlled Area Notices remain in place for Northcote, following a discovery of a Queensland fruit fly on April 26.
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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1.2% 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.
Garage Sale today!
Hello all, just a reminder! Garage Sale today! Everything must go!
10 am- 2 pm 4 Dakota Avenue Beach Haven