Happy National Gardening Week! ๐ฉโ๐พ๐
This year Kiwis are being encouraged to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
Backyard and communal edible gardens not only provide healthy, sustainable and tasty kai, they also create greater food resiliency within our hapori.
Will a combined Civic and library hub help transform the CBD?
At a city revitalisation summit on Tuesday, the council unveiled a business case for a $90m community hub, library and civic centre. Is it a great idea or should the money be spent elsewhere? (Please mark NFP on any comments not for publication)
Staying home over the break?
The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
โข Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
โข Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
โข Check your home's foundations are secured
โข Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
โข Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances
These simple actions can keep your whฤnau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year
Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mฤtฤpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed โMr Wairarapaโ, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.
Bobโs award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.
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