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Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
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Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)
Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.
Potential for faster than expected interest rate cuts from this year is a ray of hope for Hamilton’s sluggish economy but there’s considerable caution from a senior city specialist on the speed of any cuts.
A just-released council report on Hamilton for 2023 contains a range of positive news… View morePotential for faster than expected interest rate cuts from this year is a ray of hope for Hamilton’s sluggish economy but there’s considerable caution from a senior city specialist on the speed of any cuts.
A just-released council report on Hamilton for 2023 contains a range of positive news and says the local economy had “remarkable resilience” last year - but it warns the outlook is for “little if any” economic growth this calendar year.
A benchtop manufacturer is voluntarily banning silica from its workplaces so staff don’t have to worry about lung disease.
AGB has six factories across the country, including one in Te Rapa, Hamilton, and had already stopped working with high-silica engineered stone as the spotlight came on … View moreA benchtop manufacturer is voluntarily banning silica from its workplaces so staff don’t have to worry about lung disease.
AGB has six factories across the country, including one in Te Rapa, Hamilton, and had already stopped working with high-silica engineered stone as the spotlight came on links with irreversible lung disease silicosis.
Do you think more companies should do what AGB's doing? Tell us why in the comments (please include NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
A bronze chief has had $15K in repairs more than a decade after his taiaha was broken and his patu taken.
The statue, Te Rangatira, was created by sculptor Michael Weir for the Waihī Streetscape 2000. He was commissioned by the Hauraki District Council to create a rangatira (Māori chief) … View moreA bronze chief has had $15K in repairs more than a decade after his taiaha was broken and his patu taken.
The statue, Te Rangatira, was created by sculptor Michael Weir for the Waihī Streetscape 2000. He was commissioned by the Hauraki District Council to create a rangatira (Māori chief) holding a taiaha (spear) and “striking the ground from which water gushed”.
Finding a company that could do the repairs was part of the reason for the delay, the council said.
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.
Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!
This sideboard measures Height 935mm to the bench top with the upstand from the floor1060mm, a width of 1165mm, and a depth of 430mm with an extra 25mm for the handles.
Standing on a stretcher base, lined cutlery drawer, and shelves inside the cupboard.
It was painted white and restored by … View moreThis sideboard measures Height 935mm to the bench top with the upstand from the floor1060mm, a width of 1165mm, and a depth of 430mm with an extra 25mm for the handles.
Standing on a stretcher base, lined cutlery drawer, and shelves inside the cupboard.
It was painted white and restored by "The Menzshed Huntly".
Can be viewed at the menzshed on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon or by ringing Jim 027 292 3729
Cast Iron Table base Circa 1920's to 1950's with a new redwood top.
Ideal as a computer table, hall, serving table, or B B Q table.
Height 710mm, length 905 mm X depth610mm.
Have you got a flair for the dramatic? Enjoy playing a character? Like storytelling? Then join our drama club. Learn the basics of drama every Friday for ten weeks. With Benny Marama & Sasha
Friday 30 August to Friday 15 November 4pm - 6pm
Friendship house 55 william Street
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.
The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.
The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.
The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.
With a subscription … View moreThis July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.
With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
Come along to our Paint & Sip Night and enjoy some downtime with friends...BYO to drink and paint along with our tutor to create your own masterpiece to take home. R 18+ $25pp BYO Drink - Nibbles provided
Friday 9 August 6 PM - 9 PM Friendship House 55 William Street Huntly
Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Hi neighbours,
Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.
Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.
Click … View moreHi neighbours,
Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.
Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.
Click the link below to participate.
The team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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