1874 days ago

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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we tell you to plant your spuds, dig in your cover crops, take your pick of the best dahlias, plant fruit trees and sow coriander. Plus check out our story on growing strawberries and our pick of the tastiest varieties.

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More messages from your neighbours
2 days ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 43.3% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    43.3% Complete
  • 56.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1070 votes
11 hours ago

Poll: Would you like to live in Te Uku?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The tiny settlement of Te Uku could be about to get a lot bigger with the rezoning of 43 hectares of farmland into residential sections.

The sought-after ‘tranquil’ Waikato spot is for sale and is attracting developers from out of the country.

Would you like to live in Te Uku? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you like to live in Te Uku?
  • 11.1% Yes
    11.1% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
  • 55.6% No
    55.6% Complete
  • 33.3% Don't really know the area
    33.3% Complete
9 votes
1 day ago

Neighbourly challenge: Who can solve the daily riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I have a crown but am not a king.
I'm prickly on the outside but sweet within.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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