Beginner Beekeeping
Taranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this years Beginners course on 7th August , at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm. The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and will include visits on Sunday afternoons, weather dependent, to the club apiary for hands on experience. This course is for anyone who would like to find out more and to see if beekeeping is for them. As a club we can assist you with everything that you need to become a competent beekeeper. The course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member ($30 per year)
For more info feel free to call or text Chris on 027 444 8200 or just show up on the night at 7pm.
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% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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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.