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638 days ago

Spectacular croquet expected over three days.

Carolyn from Whitby

Plimmerton Croquet Club will host the annual Croquet New Zealand Doubles Championship over three days, Saturday 18 – Monday 20 February.

Manager, Tom Berryman from Titahi Bay, says ‘this event will showcase the best croquet players in the country. It will be exciting to see the number of young players competing many of whom will go on to represent New Zealand. This is a great opportunity for interested people to view croquet of a high standard’.

Fourteen teams have entered with play commencing at 8:30 am and expected to conclude by 6:30 pm each day. All games are 3 hours and there are three rounds per day.

The singles events will be held at Paraparaumu and Waikanae Croquet Clubs from Tuesday 21- Saturday 25 February.

Plimmerton Croquet Club is located in Ulric Street, turn left into Ulric Street by the northern roundabout by Palmers Garden Centre and welcomes members of the public to view the games at any time over the three days.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64% Yes
    64% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1582 votes
23 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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3 days ago

International Volunteer Managers Day

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!

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