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Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness Workshops

Dianne Armstrong from Arthritis New Zealand

Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis? Come along to our series of workshops about arthritis care. Marion Pawson is an arthritis educator and she will discuss ways to prepare for an emergency and how to reduce the impact of such events on yourself, your family and the community. There is no charge to attend; donations are appreciated. Please register to secure your seat by calling us on 0800 663 463 or email marion.pawson@arthritis.org.nz

Workshop 1 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Monday 20 February: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: St Luke’s Church Hall, 24 Temata Road, Havelock North

Workshop 2 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday 21 February: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: EIT Campus, 501 Gloucester Street, Taradale. Room L311 above the Library - take the lift to level 3.

Workshop 3 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday 22 February: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Flaxmere Community Centre, Harakeke Room, 400 Swansea Road, Flaxmere

Gardening & Arthritis Workshop
Gardening is a good form of exercise but can put strain on the joints. Learn more about gardening when you have arthritis.
Wednesday 22 February: 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: The Café at the GARDEN DEPOT, 1308 Pakowhai Road, Tomoana, Hastings
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3 days ago

Get up to $30,000 back* with your new home

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 31 March 2026 and receive a $30,000 credit on settlement or sign up to a serviced apartment and receive a $10,000 credit on settlement*.

Imagine a new smart TV, your next getaway or furniture for your new home. With more money staying in your pocket, it’s yours to spend!

Discover the lifestyle that awaits.

*Participating villages only, Terms and conditions apply.

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12 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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31 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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