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It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
… View moreIt's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.
What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy … View moreGreen thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.
What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy and normal pest control efforts are often not enough to eradicate.
- The cape tulip, growing up to 90cm high with one strap-like leaf, was introduced to Aotearoa in the 1940s, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ manager for pest management John Sanson said. “Cape tulips, like many of these invasive weeds, are really attractive ornamental species ...but they escape over people’s backyard fences and into pasture, as these things often do,”
- It was classified as a noxious plant in the late 1970s after they were discovered to cause harm to livestock and humans, even killing animals when too much as ingested.
- The salmon-pink flowers bloom for about two days a year between June and December, and have previously been an ornamental species for keen gardeners.
Sanson urged people who believed they had the weed growing on their property to leave it untouched and contact Biosecurity New New Zealand’s Exotic Pest and Disease on 0800 80 99 66.
Once a site was confirmed, manual removal or chemical treatment would start.
Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised and easily accessible. Finish it in Resene Seaweed and Resene Aquaclear. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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 … View moreWith 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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When:- Sunday 12 May 10am-1pm
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Celebrate Mother's day by taking Mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti and include a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety… View moreWhen:- Sunday 12 May 10am-1pm
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Celebrate Mother's day by taking Mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti and include a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and GIFTS including:-
- Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits & Loaves including Keto & Gluten Free items
- Red Van - Plants, Seedlings, Freshly cut Flowers and Blueberries
- Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
- This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings, Prenzel Products and Beverages etc.
- Meet the Kapiti Author Catherine Campbell and view her latest Book Daisy Chains which is about Motherhood.
- Funky Sox
- Painted Tiles
- Sewing Craft - lots & lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc
- Dolls Clothes and Children's Dress Ups
- A wide selection of Jewellery including Nova Darling
- Local yummy Honey
- Garden Art
- A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc
- Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including lots of great Gift ideas
- Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a visit to one of our beautiful cafes for lunch.
Enjoy a family day out and meet up with a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!
Help us be there for patients and their whānau when and where they need hospice care.
Please support Mary Potter Hospice's Appeal this May. On Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 May there'll be close to a thousand volunteers wearing Mary Potter Hospice bibs and holding collection buckets … View moreHelp us be there for patients and their whānau when and where they need hospice care.
Please support Mary Potter Hospice's Appeal this May. On Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 May there'll be close to a thousand volunteers wearing Mary Potter Hospice bibs and holding collection buckets across the streets of Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti.
Please donate and help keep palliative care free for our local communities. Thank you!
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