Featherston Organic Community Garden
On Monday 17th, a few of us met with at Loco Cafe Alexa Belavskis of Fab Feathy to discuss the notion of a Community Garden. I know some of you wanted to come but couldn't make it. In attendance were Fiona Downey, Sandie Fletcher, a lovely couple called Dale and Mike (didn't have their last names, sorry), fresh from saving the tree outside the Union Church, and me. We were encouraged by Mark Allingham of SWDC to develop a plan for (hopefully) the vacant lot opposite Loco Cafe for an organic fruit and vegetable Featherston Community Garden. Lots of great ideas were generated, the three most important being: 1) Set up a Planning Group with enthusiasm and ideas for the site; 2) take the Plan back to the community for consultation; 3) submit the Plan to the Community Board. Other ideas were to enlist the help of the Featherston Menzshed (hopefully using my husband, Roy Glover as liaison!) to build raised garden beds; and SuperValue for compost. Also, a potting shed, tool shed, teaching days for locals wishing to start their own gardens at home; learning days for local kids, etc., etc. As you can see, there's a lot of work to do, but also a real opportunity to achieve there important goals: - develop an attractive showcase for Featherston Main Street; - develop a garden for people who need help with providing fresh produce for their families; - develop a focal point for Featherston as an organic hub. Could you please indicate if you'd be willing to be involved, and in what capacity? This might include donating an hour of your time to weeding, or volunteering to be an educator for establishing and maintaining gardens, or simply contributing to the compost pile! Grateful for any help.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, 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 January 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.9% Yes
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15.4% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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