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In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View moreIn this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Pro tip#4 As the weather cools, we begin to mow a lot less. So it’s a good time to remember to wash under our mowers after each use. Decomposing grass & weeds underneath your mower can spread over the lawn, then lead to future problems like fungal diseases. #keepitgreen.
The newest market in the area. Ōtaki Yard Markets bring together a community of passionate growers, crafters, bakers and makers in a fun environment.
The markets will feature the best local artisan products and delicious cuisine from an array of food trucks.
Music from 10 am - 1 pm performed by … View moreThe newest market in the area. Ōtaki Yard Markets bring together a community of passionate growers, crafters, bakers and makers in a fun environment.
The markets will feature the best local artisan products and delicious cuisine from an array of food trucks.
Music from 10 am - 1 pm performed by local artists.
We are joining forces with organisations from across the global water community to thank water workers for their work during COVID-19.
During the national response to COVID-19, our priority was providing clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment to our community.
Thanks to all of our … View moreWe are joining forces with organisations from across the global water community to thank water workers for their work during COVID-19.
During the national response to COVID-19, our priority was providing clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment to our community.
Thanks to all of our crews, contractors and consultants who worked to provide three waters services and deliver on projects during the response. 👏
LG Dishwasher, approx 5 years old, in need of repair. Otherwise good condition.
View at Rod Clifton Motors.
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!
We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View moreVolunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!
We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.
Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:
• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.
Do you want to improve your flexibility and balance?
No prior booking required, all you need is a mat and a blanket. All ages welcome. $10 drop-in or $80 for a 10x pass.
Looking forward to seeing you on the mat!
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.
The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View moreHey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.
The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?
National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.
National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’.
… View moreNational Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.
National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’.
Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.
#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness
Hi just wondering if anyone was putting new carpet down and getting rid of old stuff?? Free or to buy ??
Alan Tristram asks why the KCDC hasn't lowered its flag in honour of Constable Matthew Hunt.
At mid-day today the KCDC's flag remained at the top of its mast outside the district's main library -- and the Paraparaumu Police Station had no flag at all -- bit.ly...
Life has been anything but normal lately and could stay unusual for a little longer. You may feel that now is the perfect time to move to a vibrant community where you not only feel right at home but safe and supported too.
Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our luxury … View moreLife has been anything but normal lately and could stay unusual for a little longer. You may feel that now is the perfect time to move to a vibrant community where you not only feel right at home but safe and supported too.
Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our luxury Care Suites at Elderslea offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home, including a cosy living area, stylish kitchenette and modern ensuite.
Give us a call to see how we can help.
Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Upper Hutt.
Kia Ora
I’m wondering if anyone has some off cuts of cotton material they are no longer needing. I am looking at a fundraiser for 49 Squadron ATC and as part of our Duke of Edinburgh award scheme by making wax wraps
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Made a rare visit to Wellington today to do 2 hours work in Courtney Place. Had to pay for parking. Was $4.50 per hour on Tory St.
I'm sure pre-Covid it was $4.00/hr
Great thinking WCC, discourage out of towners to come visit Wtgn for a shopping trip or to have a meal by putting the … View moreMade a rare visit to Wellington today to do 2 hours work in Courtney Place. Had to pay for parking. Was $4.50 per hour on Tory St.
I'm sure pre-Covid it was $4.00/hr
Great thinking WCC, discourage out of towners to come visit Wtgn for a shopping trip or to have a meal by putting the parking fees up.
Its the same type of thinking as NZ Post, people aren't using the Post anymore, so put the cost of stamps up,
Doh
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