Hedgehog Hospital Birkenhead Northshore
Hello, I'm not sure who with out my knowledge put my name down as somebody who takes hedgehogs that sick, YES I do, BUT NOT up for just people dumping their problem on me, I ask for a donation in food for the hogs, MOST OF YOU DON'T you make noises about putting something in my bank account and NEVER DO, I do this for the love and compassion I feel for hogs, NOT TAKING ON YOUR little problem, KEEP IT unless you come bearing helpful donations, this week I have had in 3 hogs, one from a lady who gave me a hog that had been hit by a car, No details NOTHING, well I have saved it but no thanks for your kind help your end, vet visits, time, petrol, car costs, food, pet milk the cost is HUGE and NOT ONE RED CENT, 2 of you made noises, I sent you my details and ZIPPO, Sadly I have reached the end of my time on neighborly taking i hogs so to the person (kind thought) but you have drained me so much I CAN'T HELP AND HOG NOW, find another solution how about HELPING IT you self there is PLENTY of advice on FB hedgehog rescue Wellington Jackie is wonderful, so well done for making my life such a dreadful situation with thoughtless dumping of your sick found hog,
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.
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.
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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13.4% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below