FREE consultations in PICTON/Waitohi:
FREE consultations in PICTON/Waitohi: Hannah will be at the Picton Library on Thursday, 6th May to meet with anyone interested in volunteering or to answer any of your questions about volunteering in your community.
You might like to ask us what volunteering is, what you can get out of volunteering, how you can volunteer as part of a group, or where you can help in Picton (there are 22+ opportunities in or near Picton!).
Open to people of any age, ability, culture, and people with any skills.
Hannah from Volunteer Marlborough will be available at the Picton Library (downstairs in the community area) between 10:30am and 3:30pm.
You can DROP IN ANY TIME during these hours or make an appointment by emailing vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.3% Keep it as is
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33.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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9.9% Anything but fireworks
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0.5% Other - I'll share below