Auckland Council staff redirected in advance of Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the region
š£ We are closing all non-essential services across the region on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 February as the region prepares for Cyclone Gabrielle.
ā This includes libraries, community centres, early childhood education centres, and active recreation centres.
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Only critical regulatory services activities, such as building assessments, will continue to take place.
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Essential services, such as our contact centres and cemeteries, will remain open.
ā”ļø We are redirecting our staff to support the CDCs and evacuation shelters.
Donāt Wash Your Hair In The Shower
Itās so good to finally get a āHealth Warningā that is useful.
It involves the shampoo when it runs down your body when you shower with itā¦ a warning to us all!ā
I donāt know why I didnāt figure this out sooner!
I use shampoo in the shower when I wash my hair.
The shampoo runs down my whole body and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning: āFor Extra Body & Volumeā
No wonder I have been gaining weight!
Well I got rid of that shampoo.
I am going to start showering with Dawn dishwashing Soap instead.
The label reads: āDissolves Fatā that is otherwise difficult to remove.
Problem Solvedā
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% 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.