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 be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
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But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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