Opportunity of the week
Neighbourhood Support has had a makeover recently and they now have beautiful, bright, new signs that need to be installed in neighbourhoods around Marlborough. Do you have a couple of hours spare to help remove old signs and put up new ones?
Ideally, we are looking for volunteers with your own transport (although this doesn't have to be a car) and your own tools (step ladder, drill, screws, cable ties, maybe pliers).
The signs, along with a map of streets requiring new signage, will be provided.
One-off or short-term; YOU CHOOSE how much time you give.
YOU CHOOSE between doing only neighbourhoods close to you, or covering a wider area of Marlborough.
Apply online by clicking the read more button below.
Alternatively, send us a message, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page.
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.
Click read more for more information.
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.