Historic Kopu Bridge open gates
Are you a keen photographer or birdwatcher? Do you love the early morning light? On Saturday 30th January, during Dawn to Dusk, Historic Kōpū Bridge’s gates will be open from 5.30am to 8.30pm. Photographers and birdwatchers love early morning and late afternoon and as well Dawn to Dusk is timed to coincide with a high tide at 9am. This is ideal for morning fishing either side of the high tide. For safety reasons, fishing will be restricted to just one passing bay from 8am to 10am, and numbers will be limited, so please check with a volunteer before you start fishing. Dawn to Dusk is a perfect opportunity to spend time on the historic bridge, the only surviving swing span in NZ. Include Historic Kōpū Bridge in you day out if you are attending Wings and Wheels at Thames Airfield (10am to 3pm).
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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38.4% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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59.9% No, I enjoy it
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1.7% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.4% Inside!
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23.6% On top!
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
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