Northern Busway extension opens
Kia ora e te whānau. It's a good day for North Shore commuters, with the opening of the Northern Busway extension between the Albany and Constellation stations.
The new stretch of road allows southbound buses to skip the motorway near Greville Rd, where traffic usually comes to a crawl, while northbound buses no longer need to navigate the busy interchange at Constellation Drive and Upper Harbour Hwy.
“This means no time sitting at traffic lights, quicker journeys, and more consistent travel times,” Auckland Transport said.
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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.
Cosmetic Bags Cut and Ready to Sew
Small cosmetic bags cut out and ready to sew. Let me know if you are willing to help for a good cause?
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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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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