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Add colour and a splash of Resene gold to transform and accentuate an old cabinet’s understated Art Deco style. Find out how you can bring out the best in your furniture with these easy step by step instructions.
Thinking about starting a business — maybe a side gig, a passion project, or a community service? Locking in a name is a great first step. With JumpStarter, you can search and secure your domain in just a few clicks. It’s safe, simple, and made for everyday Kiwis ready to bring their ideas to … View moreThinking about starting a business — maybe a side gig, a passion project, or a community service? Locking in a name is a great first step. With JumpStarter, you can search and secure your domain in just a few clicks. It’s safe, simple, and made for everyday Kiwis ready to bring their ideas to life.
Lovely dark native flax. Arching leaves that are almost black. Maximum height approx 1.2 mtrs. Full sun to part shade. Hardy evergreen. Can tolerate damp ground. 2 sizes, $5 and $7. Small range of natives available. Range of $5 perennials also available, see my other listings.
Pick up Rangiora… View moreLovely dark native flax. Arching leaves that are almost black. Maximum height approx 1.2 mtrs. Full sun to part shade. Hardy evergreen. Can tolerate damp ground. 2 sizes, $5 and $7. Small range of natives available. Range of $5 perennials also available, see my other listings.
Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Astelia silver spear. We have a range of sizes of these lovely natives, $5 small pots, $10 larger size pots. Evergreen with silver sword like leaves. Clumping forming. Max height approx 1 to 1.5 mtrs. Tolerant of a range of conditions. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. We have a … View moreAstelia silver spear. We have a range of sizes of these lovely natives, $5 small pots, $10 larger size pots. Evergreen with silver sword like leaves. Clumping forming. Max height approx 1 to 1.5 mtrs. Tolerant of a range of conditions. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. We have a small range of natives and Perennials available at very reasonable prices. First photo shows Astelia on LHS of group of natives. Second shows Astelia in our garden.
Something a bit different. Hardy Aloe. This is a sturdy succulent, a tough doer. Excellent in a hot dry spot or in a pot. Frost hardy. Standout tall yellow flower heads in spring/ summer.
Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. Other plants available at same … View moreSomething a bit different. Hardy Aloe. This is a sturdy succulent, a tough doer. Excellent in a hot dry spot or in a pot. Frost hardy. Standout tall yellow flower heads in spring/ summer.
Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. Other plants available at same price. See my other listings.
Lovely mounding plant, great for edging and/or rock gardens and Perennial borders. Loved by cats and butterflies. $5 each. Flowering now. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Photo shows sample in our garden. Range of perennials available at same price.
Message me for details.
Lovely spreading ground cover that has fine fern like dark green foliage. Prefers full sun to part shade. Attractive bright blue flowers. Maximum height no more than 30cm. Second photo shows sample in our garden. $5 per plant. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for … View moreLovely spreading ground cover that has fine fern like dark green foliage. Prefers full sun to part shade. Attractive bright blue flowers. Maximum height no more than 30cm. Second photo shows sample in our garden. $5 per plant. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. A range of other perennials at same price. See my other listings.
We have Salvia Uliginosa (bog sage) and Perennial Salvia plants for sale. These both have lovely blue flowers. Flowering now, the bumblebees love them. Bog Sage holds its green leaves through winter. The plants are about 1 mtr high now. Maximum height about 1.5 mtrs. Full sun/part shade.
$5 each,… View moreWe have Salvia Uliginosa (bog sage) and Perennial Salvia plants for sale. These both have lovely blue flowers. Flowering now, the bumblebees love them. Bog Sage holds its green leaves through winter. The plants are about 1 mtr high now. Maximum height about 1.5 mtrs. Full sun/part shade.
$5 each, cash on pickup. Pickup is in Rangiora by arrangement. Message me for details.
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At Ryman you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, … View moreRelax, we’ve got it covered, enjoy a year of free fees*
At Ryman you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
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If you receive one of these messages don’t act on it, don’t click on any links on suspicious emails and text messages, or provide any personal… View moreASB bank have shared a message to make people aware that messages from scammers claiming they are from our ASB Securities team are doing the rounds.
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Don’t wait until summer to get painting. Simply add Resene Wintergrade Additive to selected waterborne Resene paints to waterborne Resene paints to winterise them to help you keep decorating through winter.
Winterised paints can dry down to a super cool 3’C!
Available from … View moreDon’t wait until summer to get painting. Simply add Resene Wintergrade Additive to selected waterborne Resene paints to waterborne Resene paints to winterise them to help you keep decorating through winter.
Winterised paints can dry down to a super cool 3’C!
Available from Resene ColorShops.
I have 100+ pots of raspberry plants to get rid of (plus some thornless blackberries)
I charge half of what the stores charge. The more you buy the better the deal.
These are fantastic fruiters (red raspberries - Heritage, Cluther & Lewis)
Happy to give advice re how to grow them and … View moreI have 100+ pots of raspberry plants to get rid of (plus some thornless blackberries)
I charge half of what the stores charge. The more you buy the better the deal.
These are fantastic fruiters (red raspberries - Heritage, Cluther & Lewis)
Happy to give advice re how to grow them and not have the roots spread.
Send me a message and we'll swap phone numbers.
Warm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?
Nothing beats … View moreWarm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?
Nothing beats home-made, and this recipe, shared by Ryman chef Matt Orr, will make a perfect Easter treat. As they bake, your home will be filled with the sweet aromas of Easter, and you’ll have a wonderful snack to enjoy together. So, let’s get baking!
Click read more for the full recipe.
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