North Shore Home and Garden Show NEXT FRIDAY!
It’s all about ideas! The iconic North Shore Home and Garden Show is back from the 28 – 30 October at Eventfinda Stadium (previously NSEC 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley). Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many reasons to visit the show with a huge range of exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Bathrooms, Solar Solutions, Plants, Home Maintenance, Interior Design, Homewares, Artisan Goods and more! You can also enjoy a feature art display from Flagstaff Gallery, showcasing a stunning selection of New Zealand artists. All you need under one roof to get that next home improvement project or new build underway, as well as a fun day out for all of the family where you can enjoy a bite to eat with a variety of food and beverage options.
Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 28 – 30 October at the North Shore Home & Garden Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Eventfinda Stadium (previously North Shore Events Centre)
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
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
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.