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A large rock perched on a cliff at New Plymouth's Back Beach might look like it could come crashing …
Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!
Celebrate all those One Hit Wonders today. Do you remember.....
Don't worry be happy,
Puttin on the Ritz,
and some New Zealand favourites -
What's the time Mr Wolf, Poi E, How Bizarre. Oh......the memories.
Magesh Jagadeesan's dream was to conquer Mt Everest. He wasn't interested in a relationship or mar…
Organised and produced by gardeners who are passionate about their craft, our 10-day Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival provides the opportunity to observe garden construction and planting, talk to the gardeners, obtain practical advice and be enchanted by the incredible landscapes that have been … View moreOrganised and produced by gardeners who are passionate about their craft, our 10-day Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival provides the opportunity to observe garden construction and planting, talk to the gardeners, obtain practical advice and be enchanted by the incredible landscapes that have been created throughout the region.
The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival is a unique experience that will inspire and motivate you to take your gardening skills to the next level. Our festival is in its 14th year, our success being due to the diversity and quality of the gardens we have on offer.
We invite you to come and visit our 50+ gardens and enjoy the arts, crafts and vintage machinery on our festival trail. Purchase plants seen in various gardens and receive amazing hospitality from our garden hosts.
In 2018 the festival runs from Oct 26th - Nov 4th. See our website for more details or to download a brochure. Brochures available at iSite's and major garden centres. $2pp entry fee to each garden.
Here at ABMM we encourage people to plan today for tomorrow.
Too often we see the consequences of people not having their affairs in order. Many do not have wills or enduring powers of attorney in place and, for those that do, they are often out of date. This can create huge problems for … View moreHere at ABMM we encourage people to plan today for tomorrow.
Too often we see the consequences of people not having their affairs in order. Many do not have wills or enduring powers of attorney in place and, for those that do, they are often out of date. This can create huge problems for family members and other loved ones. In addition to being costly, these problems can also be time consuming and stressful.
Our team at ABMM are experts in wills, enduring powers of attorney and estate planning matters. We appreciate that our clients lead busy lives. Our aim is to provide a friendly, helpful and efficient service.
Register for our free event and find out more about how we can help you to record your wishes.
A decision to stop offering new oil exploration permits will cost the Crown billions in revenue with…
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Numbers of the little black pests are already high, thanks to the warmer than average winter, and according to those in the Taranaki's pest control industry it's likely to get worse. Ian Charlton, the director of New Plymouth bug control firm PestAway, said he was already getting calls … View moreNumbers of the little black pests are already high, thanks to the warmer than average winter, and according to those in the Taranaki's pest control industry it's likely to get worse. Ian Charlton, the director of New Plymouth bug control firm PestAway, said he was already getting calls about the problem.
Flies can't heat themselves so die in colder temperatures. They rely on warm and moist weather to stay alive and breed in the warmer months, he said. However, MetService meteorologist Mark Bowe said while New Plymouth had enjoyed higher average temperatures throughout July and August it was hard to predict what this summer would be like.
Top 5 tips to help fight flies:
- Having a fan on and ventilating the house can deter flies from sticking around as they don't like wind.
- Keeping things clean and sealed, such as rubbish bins, can keep flies from being attracted inside. Also keep wheelie bins sealed and away from the house.
- Leave the spiders alone. Even if you're scared of the creatures and don't like the look of cobwebs, they are great for catching flies.
- Pyrethrum and rosemary deter away flies as they don't like the strong smells. Pyrethrum also has an ingredient that kills insects.
- If you have fruit trees, stay on top of decaying fruit and vegetables.
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