Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

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764 days ago

Inbox Inspiration for Sowing & Growing

Yates

Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on … View more
Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud!
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764 days ago

Give Tai Chi a Go!

Andrew from Birchville

Tai Chi is not just one of the oldest martial arts, it's also a great form of exercise. Each movement is slow and gentle, with low impact exercises that help with breathing, balance, coordination, mindfulness and much much more.

Interested?
Great!
There's no need to book, just come… View more
Tai Chi is not just one of the oldest martial arts, it's also a great form of exercise. Each movement is slow and gentle, with low impact exercises that help with breathing, balance, coordination, mindfulness and much much more.

Interested?
Great!
There's no need to book, just come along
St Hilda's Anglican Church, Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt
Tuesday evening class from 7pm - 8pm
Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothes that you can move freely in
Just $10 per person each time you attend.

Tai Chi Instructor Andrew Hardwick is available on 0211532508
All abilities welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there

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765 days ago

Same Same but Different

Fieldays

Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading … View more
Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading technologies, and economically critical to our country.

The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Bringing town and country together over four days

The ultimate opportunity for agribusiness networking throughout the primary sector value chain.

Got to www.fieldays.co.nz to buy tickets.
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767 days ago

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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768 days ago

Giant Charity Bookfest 2022

Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust

Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!

The Giant Charity BookFest is on Saturday 29 October - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 30 October - 9am to 3pm.

Since its inception in 1995 each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs … View more
Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!

The Giant Charity BookFest is on Saturday 29 October - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 30 October - 9am to 3pm.

Since its inception in 1995 each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

VENUE for BookFest 2022:
Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formally Expressions)
The Civic Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, near the Upper Hutt railway station

There is plenty of car parking available.

BookFest is the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust's major annual fundraising event. Since its beginning, this event has raised over $1Million for charitable works.

Many local businesses lend their support towards the organisation of BookFest resulting in a range of local Community groups directly benefiting from this combining of Community resources.

Thanks for supporting BookFest and our community!
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769 days ago

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View more
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
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769 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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770 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
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773 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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792 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and text by Louise Thomas.
"Some days you just want to lie in the surf and blow bubbles and that's okay. Red-billed gull/tarāpunga (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) on Petone Beach."

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774 days ago

Ryman residents aren’t defined by dementia

Ryman Healthcare

Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on … View more
Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.

Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
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775 days ago

Extra cash and fresh air

Reach

Our team of more than 3000 tell us they love a bit of extra cash in their back pocket, especially while getting out in the fresh air!

“I enjoy exercise and having the responsibility having a job offers me. I also enjoy that I can earn some pocket money.” (Walker – Survey 2022)

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Our team of more than 3000 tell us they love a bit of extra cash in their back pocket, especially while getting out in the fresh air!

“I enjoy exercise and having the responsibility having a job offers me. I also enjoy that I can earn some pocket money.” (Walker – Survey 2022)

Summer’s coming, come walk for Reach delivering mailers in your local area!
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776 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is an idyllic country estate in Tauherenikau that is as historic as it is breathtakingly beautiful. For sale through Anthony Morsinkhof from PQ Property Intelligence. Read all about it on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed … View more
Our House of the Week this week is an idyllic country estate in Tauherenikau that is as historic as it is breathtakingly beautiful. For sale through Anthony Morsinkhof from PQ Property Intelligence. Read all about it on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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777 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene.

Resene

Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and … View more
Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2022. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
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779 days ago

Train with Snapper on all train lines

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Use Snapper on the Kāpiti line from 12 November, all other lines from 27 November.

Tag on and off for every journey. Your Snapper payment may be checked, cash still accepted onboard the train.
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