1983 days ago

Help needed to plant 5,000 trees at Waitangi Regional Park this weekend

Neighbourly.co.nz

Teams from Hawkes Bay Regional Council, Napier Forest and Bird, and Sustainable Coastlines are inviting everyone to come along to help plant trees this weekend.

Stevie Smidt, the Regional Council’s Open Spaces Development Officer, says “We have 5,000 plants to get in the ground so it’s all hands on deck. Come along and get your hands dirty! This will make a real difference to restoring this part of the coastal environment."
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More messages from your neighbours

1 day ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

76.6% Yes

76.6% Complete
22.1% No

22.1% Complete
1.3% Other - I'll share below

1.3% Complete

1715 votes

18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.