Kelmarna Gardens Autumn Festival Sunday March 26th
Come and enjoy the Kelmarna Gardens Annual Autumn Fundraising Festival on March 26th!
This free community festival raises much-needed funds to allow the gardens to continue it's valuable work in the community (learn more here: www.kelmarnagardens.nz...).
There will be delicous local fare from our wonderful supporters:
Orphans kitchen - are laying down a tasty BBQ in the paddock again.
Bread & Butter Bakery and Cafe - back again serving their amazing baked european goodness.
Organic Mechanic - nourishing us wth their kombucha and free hugs,
Little bird organics & The Unbakery - serving up sweet, raw, wholesome treats.
Millers Coffee - pepping us up (it's very good coffee).
Serious Popcorn - bringing their organic popped goodness for the first time.
Nice Blocks made by Tommy & James - cooling us down (because it's going to be a beautiful day!)
Almighty - keeping us hydrated with delicious organic juices.
Workshops:
Fermented Food with Little bird organics & The Unbakery
Composting with Judy Keats from Compost Collective.
Register here to get a $40 discount voucheron composting systems from Compost Collective.
compostcollective.org.nz...
Food Foraging with Adrian Roche from Kelmarna
Bee Keeping - Carol Downer
Live Music:
Sit on the village green and listen to the sounds of some talented local musicians.
Club Manouche
Luke Hurley
Bring your kids to the KidsZone!
11.30 - 1pm: Fairy Clare Battersby will be flying in to sprinkle fairy dust and fun on the kids!
There will also be yoga, crafts, games and more fun to be announced.
So please invite your friends & whanau and cross your fingers for sunshine!
We'll update with workshops, music and more soon!
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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36.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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62.6% No, I enjoy it
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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42.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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41.1% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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40.3% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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21.4% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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34.6% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.7% I didn’t know online booking was available
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