Planting with South New Brighton School
A huge thanks to South Brighton students who got muddy today planting 400 salt marsh plants near the base of South New Brighton Jetty with park rangers. Many of the original plants had died after being buried by liquefaction from the earthquakes. Ranger Andrew Crossland has been trialling different techniques to see what might be most effective in restoring these salt marsh ecosystems which are important habitat and feeding grounds for many estuary life.
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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84.4% Yes
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14.1% 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.