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1119 days ago

Chemical-free weed-control for Ecological Restoration

Jenny from Glenfield

We in Kaipatiki are fortunate to live alongside some of the largest urban forest areas in New Zealand.

Due to the impacts of housing and invasive weeds, few of us have ever seen the astonishing beauty of a garden bordered by strong, healthy native plant communities, from ground covers, herbs, ferns and vines to trees...and the birds they house and feed.

Once freed from destructive weeds, our forest edges achieve their potential in naturally balanced native plant communities, emerging spontaneously from the native seeds and spores already present in the soil, brought by birds, and blown by wind.

Our method is based on 35 years of observation and practical experience in North Shore reserves and their neighbouring gardens, depending solely on knowledgeable plant identification and hand-weeding, tailored to each locationโ€™s habitat, landform, soil, and water flow.

Carefully managed on-site decomposition of the weeds and prunings improves the soil and creates low-impact paths, building up the seed-bank, reducing erosion and runoff.

For home service or tuition, ph Jenny,
021 485 994
North Shore Wilds, jenny@playtomusic.co.nz
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More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? ๐Ÿ›ป๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? ๐Ÿ›ป๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿš“
  • 36.3% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    36.3% Complete
  • 63.7% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    63.7% Complete
994 votes
7 hours ago

Subject: The Nepalese Culture- Worlds of Culture

Kamal Prasad from Birkenhead

To strengthen multiculturalism in New Zealand, the Centre is organizing the Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival annually and showcasing the cultures of some ethnic communities in New Zealand. The World of Cultures is adding value in this respect. On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Centre is showcasing the various ethnic dances from Nepal.

BROCHURE FOR WORLD OF CULTURES 2026 (2) (1).pdf Download View

4 days ago

๐ŸŽ‰ Riddle me this, legends! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

He/She who makes it, sells it.
He/She who buys it, doesn't use it.
The user doesn't know they are using it.
What is it?

(Shezz from Ngฤruawฤhia kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Shezz!)

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