Update on today's weather conditions
Heavy snow may disrupt travel in affected areas and could damage trees and power lines. Cold conditions may cause stress for livestock.
Area: Fiordland, south of George Sound.
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday.
Forecast: A further 5 to 10cm or more of snow is forecast to accumulate above 400 metres on top of what has already fallen.
Area: Clutha, and Southland including Stewart Island.
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday.
Forecast: A further 5 to 10cm or more of snow is forecast to accumulate above 400 metres on top of what has already fallen.
An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Monday 5 Aug 2019.
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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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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% 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.
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