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60 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

James Wattie Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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7 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
1610 votes
1 hour ago

Danza Fit

Yvonne from Mayfair

Are you ready for
TUESDAY NIGHT FUNDORPHINS
DANZA FIT WITH US..

If you enjoy Zumba then you'll love these classes.. We are 2 former Zumba Instructors bring you fitness with Rhythm.. 😊

6pm Tuesday at The HARRIERS CLUB HALL
803 Sylvan Road
Parkvale
Hastings

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13 hours ago

FREE FIRE WOOD

Max from Flaxmere

FREE FIRE WOOD FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS IT

DOES NEED TO BE CUT UP ALSO NEEDS DENAILING

WILL ALSO NEED A TRAILER TO PICK UP

TXT 02041584855