710 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

William Sanders Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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18 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker ๐Ÿง 

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals donโ€™t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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1 day ago

Waitangi we are Open!!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

The Red Cross Shop Wairau Park is OPEN all Waitangi weekened, normal hours โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“18 Link Drive, Wairau Park
๐Ÿ• Mon-Sun: 9.00am to 5.00pm
๐Ÿ“ž 094409770

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1 day ago

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP ๐Ÿ˜ Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 8-10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay

Helen from Totara Vale

Need help learning English ? ๐Ÿ˜„ Join us at our friendly church for the English Conversation Group starting next Wednesday 11th February 1pm - 230pm. No skill level required. We can also help you with any questions you may have about settling in this lovely country โค๏ธ Easy parking by the door. This has become more of a "social group" we are not formal like a class, we chat, we laugh, its all very fun and relaxed! All welcome! See you there.๐Ÿ˜„ Cheers Helen