Yellow swan turns heads in Auckland
The Birds Auckland group has been driving past regularly to check on the male swan that was shot with a crossbow in Auckland's Western Springs.
The group painted the bird's head yellow so they can watch over its welfare.
The swan was earlier reunited with its partner and cygnet after a crossbow bolt was removed from its chest and the animal was treated with antibiotics.
If you notice any future problems with the swan, phone Birds Auckland on 09 256 7300
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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86.2% Yes
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11.5% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Pukekohe Lions Christmas Tree Grotto
NEW VENUE this year, lights now showing at the Showgrounds in Station Rd opposite the Railway Station, Pukekohe. Come along and vote for your favorite tree. Only a gold coin donation per entry. All proceeds to a Youth Project in Pukekohe. Sat 9th - Sun 17th Nov from 2:00 pm each day.
Quiz Night - Nov 27th
BPW Franklin Inc is running a quiz night at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe. Start time 6.30 for 7pm start. Teams of six. Come on your own or make up a team to bring.