Heavy rain watch: North Otago + Buller
Be wary of severe weather which is approaching and may affect the region over the next 24 hours.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: North Otago
Valid: 12 hours from 1:00pm Tuesday to 1:00am Wednesday
Forecast: Southeasterly rain, heavy at times, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Area: Buller
Valid: 24 hours from 4:00pm Monday to 4:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: Periods of heavy northerly rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria, especially about the ranges.
Keep up to date here.
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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85.1% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.5% 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.
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