Duck Crossings
A number of people have asked for a "duck crossing" sign on Kaipatiki Road due to the number of injured ducklings, and the danger when vehicles stop suddenly and people leap out of cars to rescue ducklings. Unfortunately, even though Auckland Transport are keen to slow down traffic across the city to improve safety, they are unwilling to install a duck crossing sign to help slow down the traffic:
"Auckland Transport must consider the proliferation of traffic signage in the road corridor as it can be a distraction for drivers. Signage of this nature typically has little effect on driver behaviour and does not necessarily reduce the risk to ducks, therefore we only install duck crossing signs where it has been identified that there is a risk of endangered native species being hit by traffic. While we understand the reason for your request, until such time as evidence as above is provided, we are unable to justify installing duck crossing signage at this location."
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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85.1% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.1% 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
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