District Plan Change 43
Hutt City Council is now consulting on District Plan Change 43, which includes proposals to introduce medium density housing in selected suburban centres (more information via the link below).
Council has been hosting information days where residents can ask questions about the plan change and get advice on making a submission. These are being held in November this year and January/February next year. The remaining November venues, dates and times are:
Friday 24 November - 8am - 12pm - The Dowse, 45 Laings Rd
Monday 27 November - 10am - 2pm - The Dowse, 45 Laings Rd
Tuesday 28 November - 4pm - 8pm - The Dowse, 45 Laings Rd.
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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85.6% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% 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.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.