1045 days ago

Poachers endangering sea life at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Melanie Earley Reporter from Rodney Times

Kia ora neighbours, marine reserves across Tāmaki Makaurau have been plundered by people illegal fishing crews as summer begins.

There are five marine reserves across the city – Tāwharanui, Long Bay-Okura, Te Matuku, Motu Manawa-Pollen Island and Cape Rodney-Okakari Point (Goat Island).

Goat Island in particular is a popular summer spot for snorkelling with more than 100 species of fish recorded at the reserve, which covers 518 hectares.

Read the full story at the link below.

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Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Silverdale

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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The PICKERS

Kayleen from Orewa

🌞 Grow Vertical Tomatoes! 🌞

Short on space? Try growing vertical tomatoes! 🍅

Use a sturdy trellis, stakes, or even a hanging structure to train your tomato plants upward instead of outward. Vertical growing boosts airflow around the plants, which helps prevent disease and makes harvesting a breeze! It also maximizses sunlight exposure, leading to healthier plants and juicier tomatoes. 🌱☀️

Perfect for small gardens, patios, or balconies - give it a try and watch your tomatoes thrive this spring! 🌿

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