MASKS
I do hope they have a lot of ambulances spare if we are going to have to wear masks all through the hot and sticky summer. Very hard to breathe, and easy to faint.
Also, when walking on uneven footpaths, you normally look down to see where you are walking. Try this with a mask blocking your view downwards. Several people have told me they have almost tripped over.
And just out of interest, I ordered a black mask online. These are $3 from China, but postage time wise I decided to buy from OZ for $20.
It consists of two unhemmed pieces of polyester material with a cut out for your ears and a seam down the middle. It slips down, and is generally useless. Worth 20 cents. Don't get sucked in!
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% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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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.