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Just a quick note to advise on nursery developments since last post. We've moved to the property next door. We're now located at 1033 Tram Rd (no signage - very discrete), down a shared driveway - we've yet to open our own entrance, so please be aware that my neighbours have shown me… View moreJust a quick note to advise on nursery developments since last post. We've moved to the property next door. We're now located at 1033 Tram Rd (no signage - very discrete), down a shared driveway - we've yet to open our own entrance, so please be aware that my neighbours have shown me great leniency until we sort that issue out. Setting up a nursery on a new site is taking some time - but we're getting there. We're still pumping out plants for our retail clients - but we've also expanded in to contract growing natives for our rural clients - and we've made a bit of a name for ourselves in the process. Check out Sarah Perriam's podcast chat with our onsite biodiversity consultant Sue McGaw pod.co...
13 ducklings in need of a new home.
Between 2 and 5 weeks old.
Mix of Kahki Campbell and Pekins.
Asking $5 each but very negotiable as need them gone asap.
It that time again. Need something to do this week for a work do. Don't just have drinks come to 5 Stags instead for Stand up Comedy night. This week we have an NZ comedy Award legend headlining for us. This is a once in a year chance to see JADWIGA perform. Show starts at 7:00 tickets at the … View moreIt that time again. Need something to do this week for a work do. Don't just have drinks come to 5 Stags instead for Stand up Comedy night. This week we have an NZ comedy Award legend headlining for us. This is a once in a year chance to see JADWIGA perform. Show starts at 7:00 tickets at the door. Just $10.00.
Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.
I have a large sunbeam food processor in need of a new bowl, the motor is in perfect condition, but cannot work without the bowl. All bits are there. Free
Dear neighbours,
If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.
With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View moreSummer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.
With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Last night on seven sharp a weather man recommended a weather app, weatherpro. I put it on my phone and it changed all my settings. A friend of mine had the same problem. It is also hard to delete. Be wary.
Dear neighbours,
Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View moreDear neighbours,
Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!
Local author Tom McLaren has written his humorous autobiography. His talk on this book at the Waimakariri Library has been postponed until February due to Covid but people are interested in purchasing it for Christmas gifts. It has 567 pages of photographs and stories of local identities and events… View moreLocal author Tom McLaren has written his humorous autobiography. His talk on this book at the Waimakariri Library has been postponed until February due to Covid but people are interested in purchasing it for Christmas gifts. It has 567 pages of photographs and stories of local identities and events during Tom's Rangiora life from 1936. $40 a copy. Queries to Norma or Tom 033137451 or mclaren.norma585@gmail.com
Add milk pregnancy testing to your next herd test, it’s the convenient way to tell if your girls are expecting after 28 days – without them knowing.
But why stop there? Combining animal health checks to your herd test could uncover subclinical Staph aureus, Johnes disease, those who produce… View moreAdd milk pregnancy testing to your next herd test, it’s the convenient way to tell if your girls are expecting after 28 days – without them knowing.
But why stop there? Combining animal health checks to your herd test could uncover subclinical Staph aureus, Johnes disease, those who produce A2/A2 milk, as well as your herd’s production worth (PW) to help you make better calls.
Talk to your Agri Manager about adding pregnancy or animal health checks to your next herd test.
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