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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

1573 days ago

What are you growing now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.

It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.

Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.

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1574 days ago

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Paul from Levin

Photographed beside Chrystall's Lagoon, Otaki.

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1574 days ago

Print company soaring with success

Competenz

Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, … View more
Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, the award is an acknowledgement of the time and effort he has put into his craft.

“It’s really special and a reminder that you get out what you put in,” he says. “The award is something I’ll happily carry with me throughout my career.”

It's awesome to see not only one of our apprentices getting recognition, but also the skilled team member who trained him winning an award.

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1574 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1574 days ago

Ethnic communities need priority vaccination sites, says advocate

Rachel Moore Reporter from Horowhenua Mail

Kia ora neighbours! Advocates are calling for ethnic community-led vaccination centres to put their groups at ease when taking the vaccine. What do you think?

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1575 days ago

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Paul from Levin

Piwakawaka at Chrystall's Lagoon, Otaki. 0026-1

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1577 days ago

Help is available over lockdown

Anita from Shannon

Afternoon everyone, here is all the pooled information on where to get help locally, services available etc

1576 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1576 days ago

Do you own a lIfestyle bock but not using the land

Ange from Levin

If you own a lifestyle block but are not using the land why not lease it to me. I have some horses, and I wondered if you have any land 5+ acres that you are not using. Ideally set up for horses would be perfect. If you would like to discuss please message me. Thanks Angela

1577 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Levin

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1577 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1578 days ago

More than 50 contacts of Covid-19 cases isolating across MidCentral region

Rachel Moore Reporter from Horowhenua Mail

A Ministry of Health spokesman said 59 individual contacts, as of 8am on Wednesday, had been registered as isolating in areas under the MidCentral District Health Board.

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1579 days ago

Small business owners navigate mandatory signing in

Rachel Moore Reporter from Horowhenua Mail

Hey neighbours! “Mandatory record-keeping” has been introduced at all Covid-19 alert levels, meaning businesses and events will need to ensure people entering the premises scan in. What do you think about businesses being held responsible for people not signing in?

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1578 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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1578 days ago

Levin drive-through vaccinates hundreds of Māori and Pasifika

Rachel Moore Reporter from Horowhenua Mail

The clinic operated by appointment on Wednesday at Levin’s Donnelly Park and aimed to vaccinate about 700 people.

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