Posts by NZ Gardener & Get Growing
2893 days ago

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Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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7 hours ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 32.1% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    32.1% Complete
  • 67.9% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    67.9% Complete
137 votes
45 minutes ago

ORGAN RECITAL

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Sunday 8 March at 3.30pm. Hans Uwe Hielscher - German organist. Admission $10/koha. All are welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

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7 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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