What do you think of Porirua City Council's smiley face avatar?
The smiley face cost $875 plus GST and was part of a rebranding exercise for the council which cost $98,000.
Included in that cost was $30,000 for "strategy and brand development, and brand guidelines" and $24,9991 for a new photo library "based on the new brand look and feel",
What do you think of the work? Did Porirua need rebranding?
Let us know! [Remember to mark your post NFP if you don't want it to appear in print].
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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Have you seen Graham?
The 77-year-old was last seen by family at the Colonial Knob walkway near Porirua, on ‘The Doctor’ track, around 5:45pm.
He is potentially suffering dementia, and has difficulty hearing.
Graham is around 165cm tall, of slight build, wearing a blue puffer jacket and brown corduroy pants.
Police are in the area searching, but if you have any information that may help, please call 111 and quote event number P060575913.