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2637 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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2638 days ago

BANANAS, SPUDS AND COMPANION PLANTING WORKSHOP

Therese Wickbom from Bald Angels Charitable Trust

Join us on Oct 8th at the Kerikeri Community Gardens to find out more about Banana Circles ($10 koha- 10am - 4pm run by Transition Towns), 2 methods of potato planting, and "3 sisters" companion planting (gold coin koha) We'd love you to join us and learn to grow together. We'll… View moreJoin us on Oct 8th at the Kerikeri Community Gardens to find out more about Banana Circles ($10 koha- 10am - 4pm run by Transition Towns), 2 methods of potato planting, and "3 sisters" companion planting (gold coin koha) We'd love you to join us and learn to grow together. We'll be planting loads of spuds so wear gumboots and gloves and bring water. Kids welcome.
***REGISTER for the Banana Workshop at transtownboi@gmail.com ***
Just turn up for the other workshops.
Follow KerikeriCommunityGarden on Facebook for updates

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2639 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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2640 days ago

Spring is here - Look out for Myrtle Rust

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, … View moreMyrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Take photos and call MPI immediately on 0800 80 99 66. Find out more

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2641 days ago

NEW LISTING - 82 RANGITANE LOOP ROAD, KERIKERI

Barfoot & Thompson Kerikeri

Check out this cosy 3 bedroom home, going to auction on the 12th of October! (unless sold prior) Phone Phil Spencer for more info 027 270 6883

Negotiable

2643 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2644 days ago

6 Christine Drive, Coopers Beach - NEW LISTING

Barfoot & Thompson Kerikeri

Check out this stunning property going to auction on the 28th of September!
www.barfoot.co.nz...

Negotiable

2644 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2645 days ago

8 reasons to start beekeeping

Ecrotek

1. Honey: Honey is sweet and delicious, and raw honey contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes.

2. Pollination: Flowers, fruit trees, and crops in your neighborhood won’t grow without pollination, so help them thrive by providing natural pollinators.

3. Learning Experience:View more
1. Honey: Honey is sweet and delicious, and raw honey contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes.

2. Pollination: Flowers, fruit trees, and crops in your neighborhood won’t grow without pollination, so help them thrive by providing natural pollinators.

3. Learning Experience: Many things can be learned from bees, and observing the bees comb building, honey making, or egg laying can be fascinating.

4. Inexpensive Hobby: Once you’ve spent the initial investment on beekeeping materials and protective clothing, all that’s needed is your time.

5. Help Stop Colony Collapse Disorder: Due to the effects of colony collapse disorder (CCD), bees are disappearing. So raising bees and nurturing them helps to increase their numbers.

6. Stress Relief: Watching your bees’ activities or working with them can help you keep focused and your mind off other things.

7. Beeswax: Beeswax is a by-product of hives and makes great candles, lip balm, wood polish, and more.

8. Health: Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties and the acidity in honey keeps bacteria from growing.

To find out more, or to start beekeeping click here.
Learn more

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2648 days ago

Snakewood: a tropical rainforest tree to grow in New Zealand

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours in the north, here's an interesting tree you can grow. Looks like there's not much chance for the rest of us.... :-)

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2646 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2647 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

2647 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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2647 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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