National action plan to tackle environmental risk from disused dumps
Action on old landfills at risk from erosion is under way after the multimillion-dollar Fox River clean-up gave the Government a "wake-up call".
A multi-agency project led by the Ministry for the Environment will investigate options such as protection from erosion, better containment of sites, or even removal of old landfill, but no-one knows how much it is going to cost.
Do you think it's a good move by the Government or too little too late? Tell us what you think in the comments below
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.
Lawnmowing
We require some to mow some of our lawns for the next few weeks while I recuperate after surgery.