56 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: The Garden Guru

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.

As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the editor of NZ Gardener magazine and has been for 15 years. She is looking forward to answering your gardening questions.

Whether you're dipping your toe in the soil or have seasoned green fingers, we welcome you to...
↓ Share your question with our gardening guru below... ↓

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38 minutes ago

Spoil someone special this Mother’s Day

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make your gift even more special, make sure to click the “This order is a gift” box to add a free personalised e-card to your order. Mother’s Day offers end at midnight on 11 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.3% Yes
    84.3% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below!
    1.9% Complete
1645 votes
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14 hours ago

Lunchtime Winter Concerts at Methodist Centre

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

The winter series of lunchtime concerts are commencing again this year with the first concert this coming Wednesday May 8th at 12.15 pm.
The first concert features the well known Taranaki Group "La Mer".
The specialise in well known European music from French cafe style through to Gypsy swing. They have played at a number of music festivals as well as charity performances. This group consists of Aaron Busch (piano accordion), Bernie Schmid (acoustic guitar), Malcolm Alder (double bass), Helen Griffiths (violin) and Dominique Blatti (vocals, classical guitar). Bring your lunch and enjoy some toe tapping music. Koha appreciated.