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Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) is a pretty, unassuming plant that can quickly replace the native species that are growing around it. Originally from South Africa it now threatens coastal areas where it can suppress the growth of native species.
Producing up to 50,000 seeds a year … View moreBoneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) is a pretty, unassuming plant that can quickly replace the native species that are growing around it. Originally from South Africa it now threatens coastal areas where it can suppress the growth of native species.
Producing up to 50,000 seeds a year boneseed can quickly get out of control which is why our pest plants team try and contain it and in some coastal areas they control it. This sometimes means using unorthodox methods to remove the plants.
In Ngawi our team do annual work to remove the little yellow nasties either by hand pulling or cutting and treating via helicopter. They’ve been doing it since 2013 and it takes two helicopters to get the job done! Talk about cool work stories.
So, if you think you’ve seen boneseed, particularly in a coastal area of the Wairarapa, let the handy pest plants team know and they’ll come and have a look. Email them at pest.plants@gw.govt.nz
Thousands of homes and billions of dollars of public assets are at risk from rising sea levels and we should be strengthening our natural defences now, experts say.
A leaked government draft report on Coastal Hazards and Climate Change concluded that $19 billion worth of buildings, ...
It's Drive Electric Week, a worldwide celebration to heighten awareness of the widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This week there are events happening around New Zealand to celebrate and we'll be bringing one of our … View moreIt's Drive Electric Week, a worldwide celebration to heighten awareness of the widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This week there are events happening around New Zealand to celebrate and we'll be bringing one of our vehicles along to the public Ride ‘n’ Drive Day on Sunday 17 September. It’s an opportunity for people to see, ride in, or drive an EV and to talk to an EV owner about why they love their EV. Check out the full scope of events at The Better NZ Trust - Leading The Charge.
As an organisation that is confronting the impacts of climate change in all of our work, we understand the urgency with which a transition to a low carbon economy must be achieved. That’s why we are doing what we can to reduce our own emissions.
One of the ways that we are doing this is though prioritising the purchase of EVs when we buy new vehicles. We now have a fleet of 8 electric vehicles! And it will only grow over time.
This major event, the largest of its kind in the Wellington Region, continues to expand. There will be a wealth of knowledge ‘on tap’ with a diverse range of businesses exhibiting.
So many business connections are made at the Business Expo. With many of the exhibitors coming from outside… View moreThis major event, the largest of its kind in the Wellington Region, continues to expand. There will be a wealth of knowledge ‘on tap’ with a diverse range of businesses exhibiting.
So many business connections are made at the Business Expo. With many of the exhibitors coming from outside the Wellington Region.
Free presentations. Business breakfast with Economist, Bernard Hickey, free parking, free entry and great prizes using the Phone APP are on offer. One lucky visitor will go into the draw to win a trip to Queenstown for two.
Because of growing numbers of exhibitors and expected visitors the Business Expo is being held at Westpac Stadium, in the lounge and gallery areas being conducive to networking.
The Wellington Home & Garden Show is coming soon and this is your chance to check out all the action and visit over 210 exhibitors by winning complimentary double passes! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter! T&C's apply.
Mark your diaries to attend the show.
WHEN: Friday … View moreThe Wellington Home & Garden Show is coming soon and this is your chance to check out all the action and visit over 210 exhibitors by winning complimentary double passes! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter! T&C's apply.
Mark your diaries to attend the show.
WHEN: Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September
TIME: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Westpac Stadium
TICKETS: Adults $8, seniors ½ price (Friday only), under 16 free
The first 500 visitors each day receive a complimentary block of Cadbury Coco Chocolate!
Spring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, … View moreSpring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, including spring onions, silverbeet, broccoli, tamarillos and avocados. Check out our facts and tips on avocados and what else is in-season!
If it is your birthday today, you can go to KFC with proof of age and you will get one of their new Kentucky Angus Burgers for FREE! (Because it's the Colonel's birthday, he would be 127!)
These burgers are only for a limited time and are $11.90 to purchase, so go and get your freebie … View moreIf it is your birthday today, you can go to KFC with proof of age and you will get one of their new Kentucky Angus Burgers for FREE! (Because it's the Colonel's birthday, he would be 127!)
These burgers are only for a limited time and are $11.90 to purchase, so go and get your freebie if you can.
I don't have facebook, so maybe others can share this as well.
Happy birthday!!!
A Carterton man has a dream to give every student in Wairarapa the chance to eat a piece of fruit every day grown at their own school.
Hayden Mischefski has put a total of 30 mandarin and feijoa trees into eight schools in Carterton and Masterton and, if he can get funding, is aiming to … View moreA Carterton man has a dream to give every student in Wairarapa the chance to eat a piece of fruit every day grown at their own school.
Hayden Mischefski has put a total of 30 mandarin and feijoa trees into eight schools in Carterton and Masterton and, if he can get funding, is aiming to ...
Myrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, … View moreMyrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Take photos and call MPI immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
This Sunday 10th September is Carterton Daffodil Festival and we will be there amongst the Carterton Farmers Market area in Memorial Square selling some gorgeously delicious SpiceCraft products!! Includes Garlic salt, rubs and seasonings - perfect for the coming summer BBQs.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with drug and gun offences, following a search of a rural Wairara…
More than 30 houses are still without power after a car crash in Greytown on Thursday night. Power …
I'm sharing a site at the Festival on Saturday.
If you see me there & ask nicely; I will be able to give you a flag for your car, bike or wherever else it can be seen by others.
Onesie Day is back! Pull out that onesie, or just your wallet, and celebrate Wellington Free Ambulance. We’re your paramedics – the ones who are here for you and the only ones in the country who are free. Make a donation this Onesie Day and you’ll be helping all the people in your … View moreOnesie Day is back! Pull out that onesie, or just your wallet, and celebrate Wellington Free Ambulance. We’re your paramedics – the ones who are here for you and the only ones in the country who are free. Make a donation this Onesie Day and you’ll be helping all the people in your neighbourhood. Nice one!
Text ONES to 4847 to donate $3.
The race for the Wairarapa seat is heating up with Kieran McAnulty (Labour) and Ron Mark (NZ First) putting up a strong challenge to incumbent Alastair Scott (National).
The electorate is starting to get national coverage as a key battleground. Who do you think is the best person for the job and … View moreThe race for the Wairarapa seat is heating up with Kieran McAnulty (Labour) and Ron Mark (NZ First) putting up a strong challenge to incumbent Alastair Scott (National).
The electorate is starting to get national coverage as a key battleground. Who do you think is the best person for the job and why?
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