Toxic algae warning for Kāpiti Coast
Toxic algal blooms are affecting a growing number of Kāpiti’s top swimming spots, with people warned to keep children and pets away from the water’s edge.
Greater Wellington Regional Council has advised caution to swimmers in the Kāpiti Coast catchments and to keep dogs on leashes.
There are amber alert level warnings for Ōtaki River.
Senior environmental scientist Dr Mark Heath strongly advised swimmers to check for toxic algae before swimming.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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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.
Manawatu Craft & Food Fair
Manawatu Craft and Food Fair, Barber and Bell halls Waldergrave Street Palmerston North this Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 10am - 3pm. Free Entry.