Grass collector/cleaner/lab tech
We have a permanent part time position going for a reliable person 3-7 hours per week on Wednedays and Thursdays cutting grass rain or shine by hand to feed one of our insect colonies and cleaning or insect laboratory. You'll need your own car and we'll provide the cutters, a boot liner and gumboots if you don't have any. The cleaning is 3 hours on Thursday. Not a requisite but there's an opportunity to work with insects and pack them up for dispatch to customers when regular staff go on holiday (up to 8 weeks annually at 20+ hours per week). $26.10 per hour plus some tax free mileage allowance for your car. Come and join our small 'family' team at Biosuppliers by contacting Mike, email bio@pl.net with your phone number and brief comments as to your interest and availability please. All applications will be answered.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
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.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.6% Yes
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32.8% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below