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In this week's issue of Get Growing, our crop of the week is the beautiful eggplant and we have a special feature on Kiwi towns and cities with horticultural mascots (and yes, your local one is there!). Find out how to make a tea-cup bird feeder and an upcycled gardener's kneeling pad from inspiring book Creating the Vintage Look and enter to win gaura seeds from Yates and a peace lily from Gellerts.
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Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89% Yes, it's fair
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10.1% No, it's unreasonable
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
On the range
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?
Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Riddle Time! Sharpen Your Mind and Take the Challenge!
Where is the only place where today comes before yesterday?
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