The Gardens, Auckland

1571 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1571 days ago

New COVID-19 testing site now open in Maangere!

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

A new testing site at Maangere Town Centre is open today! If you have any of the symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss of smell or fever, then please go and get tested. A list of all of the testing sites in South and East Auckland are on our website: bit.ly...

You can… View more
A new testing site at Maangere Town Centre is open today! If you have any of the symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss of smell or fever, then please go and get tested. A list of all of the testing sites in South and East Auckland are on our website: bit.ly...

You can also call your family doctor or call one of the urgent care clinics (a list is in the link above) to book an appointment to get tested for FREE.

If you’re unsure if you should be tested, call your family doctor or phone Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

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1571 days ago

Free Low E double glazing upgrade from Plus to Max for Super Gold card members

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland South

If you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. … View moreIf you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. Terms apply click here to view

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1571 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1571 days ago

The Acacia Cove Lifestyle

Acacia Cove Village

Acacia Cove is a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula.

While the lockdown and Covid-19 experience has been challenging for us all, it's inspiring to see how much it's brought people together especially in elderly, vulnerable, and at-risk communities.
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Acacia Cove is a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula.

While the lockdown and Covid-19 experience has been challenging for us all, it's inspiring to see how much it's brought people together especially in elderly, vulnerable, and at-risk communities.

Long time manager Bruce Cullington welcome people to find out more about retirement village living and invites you to pay the village a visit.
Find out more

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1571 days ago

Why do Auckland trains have to go slow for six months?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland trains will be less frequent and travel slower for six months while Kiwirail urgently repairs and replaces nearly half of the city's tracks. Will this affect you? Read the story below:

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1572 days ago

Have you found your street eerily empty?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear … View moreHi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear hunts or making your fence an artwork?

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1572 days ago

Stay informed and know the facts about COVID-19 for you and your whaanau

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around social media - it’s important that everyone listens to the information coming from Dr Ashley Bloomfield and the national COVID-19 response team. Always check covid19.govt.nz for information or keep an eye out on this page for updates.

Wash your … View more
There’s a lot of misinformation floating around social media - it’s important that everyone listens to the information coming from Dr Ashley Bloomfield and the national COVID-19 response team. Always check covid19.govt.nz for information or keep an eye out on this page for updates.

Wash your hands, 2 metre physical distance and please go and get tested if you’ve got any of the symptoms. Find your nearest testing sites in Counties Manukau here: countiesmanukau.health.nz...

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1572 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1572 days ago

We're open!

The Wild Rose

We're still open and sending flowers and gifts across Auckland with contact-less delivery 7 days a week. Buy beautiful fresh flowers sourced from local growers and make that someone special smile. Check out our Flowers in a Box range from only $40.

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