Cruise Ships Visits and our own venture Taranaki Input; or lack of!
With all the hullua barrr about the 2 or 3 crusise ships visits we have had and many thanks to Witherbus for their promo's about the Visits. But where is our RATE PAYER FUNDED "Venture Taranak"i and the local "Chamber of Commerce" business association, doing anything at all to stimulate these types of visits. Maybe they are just too busy walking through the costly rort named the Len Lye Center, making fictitious numbers up on how many people go in to view the place. On behalf of the rate payers there should be a notice board displayed at the entrance, showing the weekly cost to rate payers, so it can continue being open. Let us pray!
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.