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In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.
Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View moreIn this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.
Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!
Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View moreQuoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!
Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.
Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!
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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."
"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"
"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
Quilla table, six chairs, lazy Susan, umbrella plug,
Charcoal stain needs refreshing in places. Lazy Susan movement fitting was lost.
Cushions free.
Must be collected.
National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and manaaki of volunteers in Aotearoa.
Covid-19 has brought out the best in our own community and we’d like to say a big thank you to those who helped others 💖
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering locally in the Bay of … View moreNational Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and manaaki of volunteers in Aotearoa.
Covid-19 has brought out the best in our own community and we’d like to say a big thank you to those who helped others 💖
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering locally in the Bay of Plenty head to www.volbop.org.nz...
Have your say on our revised budget and work plans for the coming year.
Covid-19 is causing financial hardship and uncertainty for the people of Tauranga, and we’ve revised our draft annual plan to take this into account.
The annual plan sets out our budget and work plans from July onwards. It … View moreHave your say on our revised budget and work plans for the coming year.
Covid-19 is causing financial hardship and uncertainty for the people of Tauranga, and we’ve revised our draft annual plan to take this into account.
The annual plan sets out our budget and work plans from July onwards. It includes rates, building projects, services, finances and more.
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.
The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View moreKnow an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.
The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?
Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.
Four Square. Just … View moreHot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?
Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.
Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
We have a young friend, Hugo, from New Caledonia who has been attending Waikato University. He is fluent in both French & English & also has Australian citizenship, so is legally able to work in NZ. He wants to get a job in vidéo making or something like that.
Do you have a product you … View moreWe have a young friend, Hugo, from New Caledonia who has been attending Waikato University. He is fluent in both French & English & also has Australian citizenship, so is legally able to work in NZ. He wants to get a job in vidéo making or something like that.
Do you have a product you wish to sell, in New Caledonia, Tahiti, France, that needs instructions in French? Do you need something translated. Or...?If so, get in touch with Hugo: Ph: 0211951114 hugo.etchy@gmail.com
News to please Te Puke residents, this weekend the Te Puke Highway reopened!
Construction of a water mains along a narrow section of the road took five months, including lockdown. A huge thank you to everyone for their patience with these works. Work will continue for a few more weeks further … View moreNews to please Te Puke residents, this weekend the Te Puke Highway reopened!
Construction of a water mains along a narrow section of the road took five months, including lockdown. A huge thank you to everyone for their patience with these works. Work will continue for a few more weeks further along the road, the speed limit is still 50km/hr in this section.
The new pipeline forms part of the Waiāri Water Supply Scheme, a once-in-a-generation project to provide for Tauranga’s future water supply. Read more about this project on www.tauranga.govt.nz....
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View moreWhen I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:
We are proud to support Matariki Tauranga Moana each year. This year celebrations will be held between 21 June – 21 July.
For more information and to check out the upcoming workshops and events visit www.mymatariki.co.nz...
Te Pōkaitahi Reo
Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi:
“Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge… View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi:
“Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge gaps between Māori and others in our multicultural communities. When I look back, I feel really proud. It’s a great feeling when I speak te reo Māori. It’s a privilege.”
Share in Parminder’s experience and enquire now for 2020. These programmes are tuition fee free!
Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?
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