Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
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Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
board available
ROOM AVAILABLE – Nawton (Available Now)
Comfortable unfurnished bedroom available in a tidy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in a quiet Nawton cul-de-sac. Brand new carpet (laid 17 Feb 2026). The home has a heat pump for year round comfort.
You’ll be sharing with a friendly older lady, one male boarder, and well-loved cats. The house is smoke free, backs onto a large park, has a bus stop nearby, and offers off street parking.
The bathroom is shared with just one other person.
This home would best suit a working, mature person who is honest, reliable, respectful, and reasonably sociable. It’s a friendly household, but everyone also values their own privacy and quiet time.
Rent is $230 per week and includes:
• Electricity
• Unlimited fibre internet
• Use of washing machine and dryer
• Use of lounge and TV
• Your own fridge/freezer
Food is not included (buy and cook your own).
Bond: 1–2 weeks. References may be requested. Police check may be requested.
If this sounds like a good fit, please contact Karen on 027 390 1487.
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