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Hello gardeners, i put a glasshoues up last year and its been the best thing we have done we ate lettuce throughout the season had nice sweet tomatoes and i even grow a capsicum in there. But towards the end of summer i had Aphids and i tryed all sorts of thing ( teabags,chives,soapy water sparys) … View moreHello gardeners, i put a glasshoues up last year and its been the best thing we have done we ate lettuce throughout the season had nice sweet tomatoes and i even grow a capsicum in there. But towards the end of summer i had Aphids and i tryed all sorts of thing ( teabags,chives,soapy water sparys) but nothing worked and they were everywhere all over the tomatoe leaves i ended up pulling what lettuce i had in there and went back to buying. So i have baby plants ready to plant in the glasshoues i just wondered if anyone had a workable tip for me
cheers everyone happy growing
Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View moreMorena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!
My very good friend Joanne from Embellish It, Timaru is bringing her shop to Christchurch this Saturday 9th September, for a crop day
9:00am to 6:00pm.
Location Waitakiri School Hall, 170 Burwood Road.
If you would like to join us for the day of crafting, bring your scrap projects to do, … View moreMy very good friend Joanne from Embellish It, Timaru is bringing her shop to Christchurch this Saturday 9th September, for a crop day
9:00am to 6:00pm.
Location Waitakiri School Hall, 170 Burwood Road.
If you would like to join us for the day of crafting, bring your scrap projects to do, get in touch to book with Embellish It on the facebook page,
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or email Joanne on Sales@embellishit.co.nz
Cost is $20.00 which includes morning & afternoon tea.
The entire shop will be set up with latest papers, tools, paints and all sorts of goodies so if you don't want to crop but would just like to pop in for a browse and some shopping we'd love to see you too.
Spring rolls along, summer is now in sight, and the election has happened. Despite any changes resulting from the election, on the land it’s business as usual, with the full range of various spring activities in full swing.
Dairy – continuing to hold steady and with some prospect of gain. … View moreSpring rolls along, summer is now in sight, and the election has happened. Despite any changes resulting from the election, on the land it’s business as usual, with the full range of various spring activities in full swing.
Dairy – continuing to hold steady and with some prospect of gain. The political “hot potato” of dairy expansion and water continues to be aired in many cases by biased and ill-informed opponents.
Sheep - The outlook for Lamb is being talked up at the moment. What the long-term outlook is, with the Brexit & the Korean issues, becomes anyone’s guess. These issues could effect the whole economy, and more.
Beef – The market has dipped below the 5 year average for US Bull beef. The live market still appears strong, although the margin for growers who paid high prices for calves in the Autumn may be slim.
Deer - Venison is looking good with prices up on last year, at an all time high. With deer numbers at an all time low, those that have “hung in” and persevered are receiving the benefits.
Wool - is very much a mixed bag. Merino is again on a bit of a roll. Probably not to the levels we have sometimes seen in the past, but hopefully they are at sustainable prices and will stay that way, How crossbred farmers can have long term confidence in wool is doubtful. Stronger wools are having major problems, poorly prepared wools being almost impossible to sell. Mid micron wools are strong and the contracts available seem to be underpinning the market here.
Wine Industry – continues to show steady growth in exports - $1.629 billion to March 2017 - with strong demand for land in Marlborough continuing. Sales of land elsewhere in NZ also happening and new entrants to the market also active. Expansion still occurring in terms of increasing vineyard area.
Kiwifruit – in a strong position with interest and demand steady. Growth in exports continues with sales of $1.67 billion to June 2016.
Manuka Honey – some ripples in the industry and the manuka Definition/testing arguments are not helping. Growth in the industry continues with both numbers of beekeepers and bee hives increasing. After the poor honey flow last year, apiarists are hoping for a decent crop this year.
Timber - is holding the strength it has gained over recent months. Long may it last. At a recent Forestry Real estate seminar recently attended there are predictions of a shortfall in 25 years so planting now is predicted by the experts to be a good investment. Harcourts has formed some strong relationships in the forestry industry and is growing the strength of marketing of this sector of the Real Estate market.
Andy Nurse (021 437 143) Bill Dowle (029 358 3175)
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Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Like a lot of folks we are being forced to put in a new fire box.. was wondering what folks think about different brands,, have heard alot of chatter about people being disappointed with the amount of heat and extra wood they have to use with the new ones..any feed back be great Thanks
How do you feel about the single use plastic bag?
Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View moreMorena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!
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These are in really great condition which you will see but they were purchased for a function and now function is over no more need for them. Great for birthday parties etc.
"Extremely disappointed" is how the Waimakariri District Licensing Committee's acting chair is feeli…
Mandeville Bowling Club Opening Day Saturday 16 September at 1pm at Mandeville Sports Centre
New members young and old are very welcome. Come along and try your hand within a friendly environment at your local club. We have a newly extended club room and loan bowling balls are available. Join us… View moreMandeville Bowling Club Opening Day Saturday 16 September at 1pm at Mandeville Sports Centre
New members young and old are very welcome. Come along and try your hand within a friendly environment at your local club. We have a newly extended club room and loan bowling balls are available. Join us for a game and afternoon tea. We are located behind the main club rooms at Mandeville Sports Centre. We look forward to seeing you - come down wet or fine
Morena.
Here's our third challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after … View moreMorena.
Here's our third challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!
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