Perfect Short Break Escape with Hilton Lake Taupo
It's Back! The perfect short break escape with Hilton Lake Taupo. From romantic Victorian styling to modern leisure facilities of tennis courts and a thermally heated pool - this hotel is a popular choice.
From $299.00 per person twin share - Save up to $300.00 per couple.
Inclusions:
2 nights accommodation
Full breakfast daily for two.
90 minute Taste of Taupo Scenic Cruise to the Maori Rock Carving which includes: 1.30pm departure and includes a trout fishing demonstration, a homemade muffin and hot drink.
BONUS: Early check in and late check out to 1.00pm subject to availability. PLUS receive 20% off Food and Beverages when dining at the hotel's restaurant and bar. (Room service and mini bar charges are not included in this offer).
Message me for more details - weekends sold out really quickly last time - get in quick!
Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?
When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?
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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.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are 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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