Severe weather warning - strong winds expected
A deepening low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move southeast across the North Island during Wednesday, then move away to the southeast of New Zealand early Thursday.
Area: Wellington and Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 9 hours from 4:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Severe southerly gales gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: Watch has been upgraded to a Warning.
Area: Wairarapa including the Tararua District
Valid: 11 hours from 2:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach Warning criteria.
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.
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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84.8% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.