Posts by Northern Outlook
2125 days ago

Levels of harmful algae in Canterbury rivers worsening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Longer, hotter summers are creating more instances of potentially toxic algae in Canterbury rivers, authorities say.

Health warnings remain in place for the Ashley/Rakahuri River, near the Rangiora-Loburn bridge and for a short stretch of the Waimakariri River where the Otukaikino water mixes into the Waimakariri, near the State Highway 1 and Main North Rd bridges.

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5 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.4% Yes
    85.4% Complete
  • 13.5% No
    13.5% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2189 votes
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1 hour ago

Clean out stuff

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

Circulation machine $50 works well.popcorn machine needs a good clean works well $15, new shorts sm $10 each pick up kainga

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4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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