1847 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9.9% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.9% Complete
  • 19.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.3% Complete
  • 70.7% Nah - not for me
    70.7% Complete
895 votes
16 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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6 hours ago

Tutoring Available!

Aya from Churton Park

Kia Ora!
I am a College student offering personalised and patient tutoring for students who want to build confidence, improve their skills, or need help with internals and externals in 2026.

Subjects offered:
- English - Years 6 to 11, inc. NCEA Level 1 English and NCEA Literacy/Reading Co-requisite (CAA) help

- Maths - Years 6 to 11, inc. NCEA Level 1 Mathematics and NCEA Numeracy Co-requisite (CAA) help

- Digital Technologies - Years 9 to 12, inc. NCEA Level 1 and 2 Digital Technologies

- Physics - Years 7 to 11, inc. NCEA Level 1 Physics

About me:
- Over 1 year of experience
- Strong subject knowledge
- Supportive and encouraging learning style

Session details:
- First session FREE (trial)
- Flexible times
- Online or in-person (Johnsonville Library)
- PM me for rates

Perfect for anyone looking for:
- Homework, assessment, and exam help
- Personalised lessons based on students' needs
- Confidence building
- Mid-year and end-of-year progress reports
- Honest feedback about how the student is doing

Contact:
Ph: 0225238786
Email: aya.es.khallaf@gmail.com

Feel free to message me to book or ask questions!
References available.