Parenting programmes at Parentline Manawatu
We're now taking registrations from people interested in attending our Term 3 programmes - do contact us on 08004326459 (freecalling) to register. We can also provide you with referral forms for the Incredible Years (and talk with you about eligibility) which has an entry point in August and goes over 14 weeks. Parenting through Separation programmes are also provided here over two weeknight evenings (once a month). Triple P for parents of teens looks quite full for next term but let us know if you're wanting to attend. Check out our website and feel free to contact us through there if that suits you. We could also be providing some Triple P discussion groups and the Anxiety workshop that we do for parents from time to time. Counselling is also available for those of you looking for some 1:1 support. This is no cost/low cost and by appointment.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
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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32.5% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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67.5% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
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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