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Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2397 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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2397 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2398 days ago

Public Memorial Service for the Southland Museum

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

The funeral procession will leave from Feldwick Gates at 1pm on 6th May, turning into Gala Street, Dee Street, Tay Street and Jed Street, finishing at the Invercargill Workingmens Club.

The public Memorial Service will commence at 2pm in the north lounge on the first floor of the … View more
The funeral procession will leave from Feldwick Gates at 1pm on 6th May, turning into Gala Street, Dee Street, Tay Street and Jed Street, finishing at the Invercargill Workingmens Club.

The public Memorial Service will commence at 2pm in the north lounge on the first floor of the Workingmen's Club. Families are welcome.

Lynley McKerrow will be the Celebrant and there will be some other speakers too. The community will have the opportunity to grieve for what has happened and to discuss the prompt resurrection of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.

There will be some other entertainment and it will be a child friendly gathering.

Watch the Southland Museum Memorial Service by BECKFILMNZ on livestream.com
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2398 days ago

Waituna Lagoon warning for duck shooters

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Duck shooting at the internationally significant Waituna Lagoon comes with potential health risks to both the shooters and their dogs this year.

Environment Southland is warning people to be aware of the toxic algae that has been found at the lagoon and recommend not eating ducks shot there.

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Duck shooting at the internationally significant Waituna Lagoon comes with potential health risks to both the shooters and their dogs this year.

Environment Southland is warning people to be aware of the toxic algae that has been found at the lagoon and recommend not eating ducks shot there.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2399 days ago

What do you think of the Gore District Council's decision to spend $26,000 on new staff uniforms?

Reporter NewsLink

The council says it bought the uniforms to ''create a sense of pride and boost team spirit.''

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2399 days ago

Are you looking to reduce your waste? Will you be heading along to these talks?

Reporter The Eye

The Rubbish Trip, a zero-waste roadshow, is heading south to offer free presentations and workshops to people in Southland.

Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince have been living waste-free since 2015, but last year decided to hit the road, giving public talks throughout the country.

Now, for the … View more
The Rubbish Trip, a zero-waste roadshow, is heading south to offer free presentations and workshops to people in Southland.

Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince have been living waste-free since 2015, but last year decided to hit the road, giving public talks throughout the country.

Now, for the first time the duo are taking their roadshow south to give talks in Milton, Taieri Mouth, Gore, Invercargill, Rakiura/Stewart Island and Riverton.

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2400 days ago

Property minders/ housekeepers / cleaners

Marlene from Cromwell

Nigel and Marlene are experienced in looking after your property. We are available for cleaning on a weekly basis, or complete property minders including babysitting your furry children ,any tasks needed will be tackled within our means .We have moved back to Cromwell recently and had to give up a… View moreNigel and Marlene are experienced in looking after your property. We are available for cleaning on a weekly basis, or complete property minders including babysitting your furry children ,any tasks needed will be tackled within our means .We have moved back to Cromwell recently and had to give up a highly responsible position as Executive Housekeepers to a busy business couple in the north.We cleaned 6000 sq ft home of glass and stainless steel exterior ,all polished wooden floors and marble work surfaces, attended to the outdoor areas and babysat the 2 dogs. We gave the owners the freedom to spend time out together on their boat and we loved every minute, so, if you are looking for assistance in any way around your property please leave me a message and we call to discuss .Look forward to hearing from you.

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