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1548 days ago

Could you pack everything into a retirement village home?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Vivien Papich’s famous Langs Beach garden, Bellvue, was once open to the public for tours, featured on television and regularly featured in gardening magazines before she and her late husband, Daniel, sold the property.
Seven years ago she decided to move into Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangarei, taking with her a unique style and 40 potted plants. Could you do the same?

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
736 votes
2 hours 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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2 hours ago

Monster Garage Sale

Katriona from South Whangarei

Otaika Valley Community Hall are having a monster garage sale on 30th November. Come grab a bargain

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