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Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.
Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.
- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important … View moreIs it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.
Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.
- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important things to note are not to get too close (these sprays can go up to four metres), and to do it at dusk once the wasps have returned to their nests. If you are unsure where the nests are, you can usually follow the wasp to it, as they don't travel too far away.
- Vespex is a protein-based bait which is suitable for use on the vespula wasp species. This is usually done at landscape scale as a small tub of bait can cover a large area. You don't need to find the nests as the wasps carry the bait home with them. Vespex is not at all attractive to bees. If there is a problem in your area you can learn all about the use of vespex here. You will need to be an approved user - a short 10-minute video course is all that is required. Vespex is not suitable for paper wasps as they prefer live bait. You can also contribute to our fight against wasps here: givealittle.co.nz...
Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?
[Note, if … View moreWe want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?
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The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View moreThe Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?
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Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard
Our favourite entries will be published in … View moreShowcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard
Our favourite entries will be published in your local newspaper and on stuff.co.nz/photoawards
Hi neighbours,
What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.
This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View moreHi neighbours,
What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.
This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?
Tell us about your New Year resolution. How are you going to make 2019 better for yourself, your friends, family and community?
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Kia ora Coastal-Burwood residents,
We at the Coastal-Burwood Community Board and Council want to thank you all for another amazing year with our one-of-a-kind community!
This year has been one which has proved the importance of celebrating our special community.
Over the year, we celebrated the … View moreKia ora Coastal-Burwood residents,
We at the Coastal-Burwood Community Board and Council want to thank you all for another amazing year with our one-of-a-kind community!
This year has been one which has proved the importance of celebrating our special community.
Over the year, we celebrated the completion of the Jetty and Boardwalk, green thumbs at the Garden Pride Awards and most notably, the opening of the Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre.
The opening of Taiora: QEII was welcomed with open arms out here in the East, and we are so thankful for your support in making it happen.
The amendment to the Christchurch District Plan has been a win for our community. A big thanks to all those involved who supported the Board in successfully obtaining this approval.
Thank you all for having your say on new developments in our area, like QEII Park and the Thomson Park upgrade.
From a new Disc Golf at Queenspark Reserve to new macrocarpa benches from the Lions Club for south of the pier… the East is where it’s at!
We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see what 2019 has to bring the East!
From the Coastal-Burwood Community Board and the Christchurch City Council.
Just this week we have taken on for homing over 40 cats and kittens this means high vet bills for us! Here are just a few of the delightful faces that will be up for adoption once they have been desexed vaccinated microchipped!
(No enquiries for these kittens yet please as they are not ready keep… View moreJust this week we have taken on for homing over 40 cats and kittens this means high vet bills for us! Here are just a few of the delightful faces that will be up for adoption once they have been desexed vaccinated microchipped!
(No enquiries for these kittens yet please as they are not ready keep an eye on our Trade Me listings for ones who are ready for homes)
We are desperately seeking donations of dry kitten food and kitty litter if you are able to donate please contact us! Catrescue.chch@gmail.com or if you are able to help us with our vet bill our account details are
Cat Rescue Christchurch
Kiwibank
38 9006 0009314 00
Reference Donation
Your support at this busy time for us is so appreciated from us and the kitty's a big thank you ?❤???
Doses of chlorine being used across Christchurch to ensure drinking water is safe will likely be halved next month after city councillors approved the move.
Cutbacks will be made at 60 per cent of the city's pump stations – 40 per cent already have lower doses – reducing the smell and … View moreDoses of chlorine being used across Christchurch to ensure drinking water is safe will likely be halved next month after city councillors approved the move.
Cutbacks will be made at 60 per cent of the city's pump stations – 40 per cent already have lower doses – reducing the smell and taste of chlorine, particularly for those nearest to wells.
It will also be welcome relief for those with skin conditions such as eczema that are aggravated by the chemical.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
Issued by MetService at 01:57 pm Saturday 22 December 2018
Valid until 09:00 pm Saturday 22 December 2018
This watch affects people in the following weather forecast districts:
… View moreSEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
Issued by MetService at 01:57 pm Saturday 22 December 2018
Valid until 09:00 pm Saturday 22 December 2018
This watch affects people in the following weather forecast districts:
Christchurch
Canterbury Plains
Canterbury High Country
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to spread north through Canterbury this afternoon and evening. There is a risk that some of these thunderstorms could become SEVERE for a time this afternoon and evening, producing localised downpours of 20 to 30mm per hour, large hail of 15 to 25mm diameter and possibly a small tornado.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface flooding, slips and hazardous driving conditions, while large hail can cause damage to crops, orchards, vines and glasshouses and also make driving hazardous. If any tornadoes occur, they will only affect very localised areas.
i see doctors can" opt out as" they call it in giving the cheaper fees for seniors.I thought the government set the rules
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