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480 days ago

Waimakariki seeking some goals

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri residents will be asked to give feedback on the district’s goals for the next 10 years.

The Waimakariri District Council will consult on its draft community outcomes later this month, as it begins work on the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan (LTP).

Mayor Dan Gordon said it was an important part of the LTP process and he encouraged residents to give feedback.

"The purpose of the long-term plan is, amongst other things, to describe the community outcomes of the local authority’s district or region.

"Community outcomes are the outcomes a local authority aims to achieve in order to promote social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing in the present and for the future."

The draft community outcomes recognise the growing contribution of arts, culture and heritage to the wellbeing of the district.

Ensuring there were sufficient skills and education opportunities available to support the economy is another new addition.

Consultation will be carried out during July and August, with hearings scheduled for late August.

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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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22 hours 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?
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611 votes
9 hours ago

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