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Thames Museum's Commemorative Royal Crockery display will continue during July. Come on in and enjoy these gorgeous souvenirs of coronations, jubilees and royal visits from Queen Victoria's reign through to the 1970 visit of Queen Elizabeth II and her Silver Jubilee.
Thames Museum, corner… View moreThames Museum's Commemorative Royal Crockery display will continue during July. Come on in and enjoy these gorgeous souvenirs of coronations, jubilees and royal visits from Queen Victoria's reign through to the 1970 visit of Queen Elizabeth II and her Silver Jubilee.
Thames Museum, corner Pollen and Cochrane Streets, open 10am to 3pm, Friday to Wednesday. Adult $5, Child $2, school-age children free
with 2 adults .
Well, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where … View moreWell, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where they’ve grown flowers for nearly 50 years. We're still on the hunt for our Houseplant Hero, thanks to our friends at Yates and Kings Plant Barn. Nominations are now open for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year too! There’s a feature on walnut growers in NZ, highlights of new roses coming out this year and of course, details on how to get yourself $20 worth of free bulbs from NZ Bulbs.
Imagine watching the Milky Way from an underwater hot spring hammock in the mountains. Read more on Stuff.co.nz by clicking the link below.
Many thought that the lack of international travellers would mean that Kiwi families would fill their shoes – at a fraction of the cost. But the reality is that it's still not that cheap. We have some ideas to get you started, read about them in our story below. Have you booked a getaway for… View moreMany thought that the lack of international travellers would mean that Kiwi families would fill their shoes – at a fraction of the cost. But the reality is that it's still not that cheap. We have some ideas to get you started, read about them in our story below. Have you booked a getaway for the school holidays? Where are you going? Did you find it was more affordable or not?
It’s Four Square’s 96th Birthday - but you get the birthday cards!
Spend $25 or more at your local Four Square and get one of three free collectable card games! Hurry instore before they’re gone! Offer ends July 12, while stocks last.
T&Cs apply.
Waikato Regional Council has unanimously agreed that an assessment of climate change implications will be required in the preparation of all relevant reports.
Reports will need to include a summary of how climate change has been considered in relation to reducing greenhouse gases and increasing … View moreWaikato Regional Council has unanimously agreed that an assessment of climate change implications will be required in the preparation of all relevant reports.
Reports will need to include a summary of how climate change has been considered in relation to reducing greenhouse gases and increasing community resilience, and what the council might do to reduce emissions or build greater resilience. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Exciting news! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.
Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used … View moreExciting news! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.
Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.
There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Well the Workies has survived lockdown and we’ve had a great couple of Friday nights! Firstly with Rangi & Judi and last night GJ’s Karaoke. Thank you to everyone coming out to support the club. Maybe we’ll see you this Friday with Armand & Gerri.
We’re celebrating the latest issue of The Forever Project magazine! It explores how New Zealand can bounce back from Covid-19 in a climate-friendly way. Find that content at foreverproject.co.nz.
For a sustainable future, join Stuff in The Forever Project. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and … View moreWe’re celebrating the latest issue of The Forever Project magazine! It explores how New Zealand can bounce back from Covid-19 in a climate-friendly way. Find that content at foreverproject.co.nz.
For a sustainable future, join Stuff in The Forever Project. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and be in to win one of 100 limited-edition reusable beeswax Honeywraps. Each wrap can save 75 metres of plastic going into our landfill or oceans.
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
These offers are available to … View moreClean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
These offers are available to Resene cardholders – if you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store.
Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?
Here's … View moreHey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?
Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.
In April when Waikato Regional Council (WRC) was discussing how to assist its ratepayers in the Covid 19 crisis I was keen to see targeted rate relief for ratepayers facing genuine hardship.
I am very pleased therefore that WRC has unanimously approving new criteria for extra rates remissions. … View moreIn April when Waikato Regional Council (WRC) was discussing how to assist its ratepayers in the Covid 19 crisis I was keen to see targeted rate relief for ratepayers facing genuine hardship.
I am very pleased therefore that WRC has unanimously approving new criteria for extra rates remissions. Ratepayers who qualify for the Department of Internal Affairs’ rates rebate scheme will now also qualify for an added remission of their WRC rates. This relief is in addition the zero rate increase. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Over 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.
Make … View moreOver 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.
Make sure you say thanks as well by leaving a comment below. #cheerstoourvolunteers
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:
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