Fish donation for recovering hoiho
Hungry hoiho at Dunedin's Wildlife Hospital have received a helping hand, or at least a large donation of fish.
With its usual suppliers operating with limited capacity, the hospital asked Fisheries New Zealand for assistance. The request was shared with the wider industry and Sealord offered to donate 37 boxes (the equivalent of one tonne) of southern blue whiting.
The hospital currently has eight penguins in hospital and another 28 in rehab at the private conservation reserve, Penguin Place, hospital trust manager Jordana Whyte said.
Find out more about the hospital and how you can support them here.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.9% Yes
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22.2% No
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1% 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.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below