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🌞 The weather is warming up and there is plenty on in Wairarapa! Check out what's on this week:
🚲 Cycling Tom Bike Shop & Hire & Pōhatu Farm Ridgeline Trail E-Bike tour - savour breathtaking ocean views along farm ridges for cyclists of all levels on Wednesday 5 February.
… View more🌞 The weather is warming up and there is plenty on in Wairarapa! Check out what's on this week:
🚲 Cycling Tom Bike Shop & Hire & Pōhatu Farm Ridgeline Trail E-Bike tour - savour breathtaking ocean views along farm ridges for cyclists of all levels on Wednesday 5 February.
🏇 Waitangi Day Race Meet at Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre - grab your family and friends, pack a picnic and head to the races on Thursday 6 February.
🌿 Stablehouse Garden Open Day - wander this stunning garden of national significance on Thursday 6 February.
🎥 Summer Movie Nights at Colombo Martinborough - catch a movie in the vines with Sing 2 on Thursday 6 February and Mama Mia on Saturday 8 February. Plus live music from Shaun Preston on Sunday 9 February.
🎸Summer Sunday Sessions at The Vineyard Cafe at Margrain Vineyard - enjoy live music and food this Sunday from 2pm.
Find out more at the link below.
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
Here is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!
If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.
✅ Event … View moreHere is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!
If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.
✅ Event Coordinator (ID# 8827) - The Southend Business Group (SEBG) is seeking an organised and enthusiastic volunteer to help plan their Fun Run course, manage registrations and coordinate event-day activities.
✅ Shift Supervisor (ID# 8850) - The Free Store is looking for a shift supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of specific spaces, including the kitchen/dishes, trolley collections, and container sorting/hand-out areas.
✅ Sales Assistant (ID# 8841) - Vinnies in Brooklyn is looking for a senior sales assistant to support the manager and assistant manager.
✅ Market Bookings Manager (ID# 8851) - Hataitai Community House are looking for a reliable and organized Market Bookings Manager for their quarterly market in Wellington.
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so … View moreMark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.
But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN
So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
Name: Hoya Carnosa
This Hoya has two long growing tendrils. I have photographed it closeup and with the tendrils.
Hoya are mainly indoor plants. They have a trailing habit and fleshy firm leaves.
The flowers are like bunches of little rosettes and pale pink and white.
The plant for sale is … View moreName: Hoya Carnosa
This Hoya has two long growing tendrils. I have photographed it closeup and with the tendrils.
Hoya are mainly indoor plants. They have a trailing habit and fleshy firm leaves.
The flowers are like bunches of little rosettes and pale pink and white.
The plant for sale is in the pot.
The other pics are of the parent plant.
Easy to grow and don't mind if you forget to water them for a bit.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
11 Hp Lifan Motor
New Rego
New WOF
New tyres
Petrol powered
Flow Rate17LPM , 3000psi
If you use the exercise track at Carrington Park, please bear with us over the next month. We'll be coning off discrete sections of the path - starting at the childrens playground, and ending at the changing sheds.
Thanks for your patience as we execute this amazing community-led … View moreIf you use the exercise track at Carrington Park, please bear with us over the next month. We'll be coning off discrete sections of the path - starting at the childrens playground, and ending at the changing sheds.
Thanks for your patience as we execute this amazing community-led initiative. Thanks to sponsors #Resene #WaiArt #CDC #Visual Industrie #ITM
Time to start polishing up your hopscotch skills!
And join us on the afternoon of Sunday 2nd March as we launch The Pollinator Project, the Fairy Door Walk Project, and bring you loads of cool things to see and do on the day. More on that later.
Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in … View moreAre you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability by helping them improve their swimming skills.
✅ Gym Buddy (ID# 8467) - As a gym buddy, you will be responsible for ensuring that the individual feels comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals.
✅ Walking Companions (ID# 8459) - Age Concern Wellington Region Trust are committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and quality of life for older people by providing a good listening ear.
✅ Unit Team Leader (ID# 8607) - Unlock your leadership skills and join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation of inspiring girls and young women.
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
Black Cooler Master PC case - has 2 glass sides (leading on the case in 1st photo). Comes with pre-installed fans - 3 in front and 1 in rear. Not now being used as too small for what we want to put in it. Glass sides still have the "shrink wrap" on them. Just want it gone from the … View moreBlack Cooler Master PC case - has 2 glass sides (leading on the case in 1st photo). Comes with pre-installed fans - 3 in front and 1 in rear. Not now being used as too small for what we want to put in it. Glass sides still have the "shrink wrap" on them. Just want it gone from the garage so not tripping over it!
As it says on the box - didn't unpack it. Hasn't been used for several years. Moved house in box over 16 months ago and never unpacked. Time for it to find a new home (and NOT take up space in the garage!).
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.
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