THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL!
Mary Jane & Colin would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all our customers who have enabled us to survive a very challenging year.
Without your support this would not have been possible so we are very grateful that you have chosen to "shop local"
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We are taking a short break to recharge and refresh and will be back on board on Monday 10th January 2022.
In the meantime, Margaret will take good care of you at the following times
Dec 25th - 28th - Closed
Dec 29th - 31st - Open 10am - 3pm daily
Jan 1st - 4th - Closed
Jan 5th onwards - normal hours of 9:30am - 5pm resume.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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63.9% Yes
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33.6% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.3% Keep it as is
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33.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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9.9% Anything but fireworks
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0.5% Other - I'll share below