Bookfest 2023
Where: Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Date & Times: Saturday 6 May 9am-5pm & Sunday 7 May 9am-3pm
Giant Charity Book Sale. Over 100,000 books to choose from as well as magazines, games, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records (No Audio or Video tapes). Books in over 35 categories to suit all tastes.
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at this major event which has been held in Upper Hutt for 27 years. Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways. Organised and run by Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.