Plastic bags consultation – summary of submissions released
The Ministry for the Environment have now completed their analysis of the submissions on the proposed mandatory phase out of single-use plastic shopping bags in New Zealand, and they have today released a summary of submissions document, which we can view on their website here.
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.
Sunday 1.Dec. Basin City Big Band at Flames Hotel Onerahi 2-4.30 pm
Northern Jazz Society invites to an afternoon at Flames Hotel with the Basin City Big Band, vocals Jasmin Fisher-Johnson, Estevez Gilliespie, Peter Minson and Ellen-Rose Calvert. General Admission, cash only $15,
Riddle Me This: Can You Out-Smart Yesterday’s Champ?
How can the number four be half of five?
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