Auckland Transport's draft rules propose that planting vegetables and fruit trees on the berm, or roadside area outside your house, be banned because it could attract vermin. We call for this proposed rule to be dropped immediately.
Why is this important?
We believe it's a great thing to grow fresh and healthy food to share with your family and your community and banning the growing of fruit and veges on the verge is verging on ridiculous. We're calling for Auckland Transport to drop this silly rule. We think these shared spaces could be used to produce food, connect neighbours and communities, share skills and grow for bees and beneficial insects. We're calling on Kiwi gardeners to use this space in a productive way - possibly to grow fruit, veges and herbs that they are happy to share. Here's some more information about this proposal: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/73074873/berm-gardens-to-be-banned-under-tough-new-rules
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