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902 days ago

WANTED: Volunteer Rat Trappers

Nigel Hopkins from Restoring Takarunga Hauraki

Restoring Takarunga Hauraki is distributing FREE rat trapping equipment to volunteers on the peninsula willing to host a trap on their property. It’s as simple as completing this form: rth.org.nz.... We will provide guidance on use. If you have seen rats or evidence of rats on or around your property, please let us deliver a trap and some peanut butter and give you a demonstration of how easy it is to make your property pestfree. All deliveries are made by emissions-free bicycle. Please join us in this important work, removing this damaging pest from the environment where it threatens native birdlife and other native species in addition to property and health rth.org.nz...

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5 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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4 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.9% Yes
    67.9% Complete
  • 28.9% No
    28.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
2514 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 23.7% Yes
    23.7% Complete
  • 75.5% No
    75.5% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
2665 votes