598 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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9 hours ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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11 hours ago

What's On: U3A Mt Albert

Helen from Mount Albert

Interesting guest speakers. Visitors and new members welcome. Betwen meetings over 20 small interest groups operate. Enquiries to u3amtalbert@gmail.com
U3A Mt Albert
  • Western Springs Garden Community Hall
13 hours ago

Bees in the City: Support Urban Bees

Adam Parkinson from Aaiotanga Emily Reserve Neighbourhood Hub

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We've partnered with Bees Up Top for an EcoFest NZ 2024 event. They’re asking “How about having a beehive on top of your apartment building or office block?”
Expert Beekeeper, Queen Bee and Jessie Baker from BEES UP TOP are keen to teach you how to make this a reality. 🐝🐝
Sat 6th Apr 10am–1pm
Aaiotanga Community Space
22 Emily Pl
After, do stay for lunch and a homemade kombucha as well as a chance to meet fellow 🐝🐝 enthusiasts! Tickets are $10: