Posts by Manawatū Standard
1766 days ago

Summer fun at the races

George Heagney Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Evening neighbours,
The Marton Cup race meeting at Awapuni on Saturday, which was part of the summer festival of racing, proved popular with families. Have you been to any race meetings this summer?

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22 hours ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 27.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    27.8% Complete
  • 21% Small fireworks displays in each community
    21% Complete
  • 7.9% Keep it as is
    7.9% Complete
  • 31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    31.5% Complete
  • 11.3% Anything but fireworks
    11.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1146 votes
19 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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4 hours ago

Fill-A-Pillowcase at Red Cross

The Team from Red Cross Shop Palmerston North

🛍 👖Woohoo! We have 100 pillowcases left!
Our "Fill-A-Pillowcase" will continue until all the pillowcases are gone. Hurry in to Red Cross Superstore in Palmerston North while stocks last. 🛍👗

🌞All proceeds go to humanitarian causes supported by the Red Cross. 🌻

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