1930 days ago

Mary Potter Hospice needs your support

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, it has been a tough year for hospices in the region so don't forget to support the Mary Porter Hospice.
The hospice has an annual budget of $14.5 million and has to raise $7 million annually from the community.
The next Mary Potter fundraiser is the Strawberry Festival, Wednesday November 18, from 10am to 4pm, Midland Park.

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9 hours ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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19 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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2 hours ago

Bridge Lesson starting next week - register now!

Leigh from Seatoun

Now's the time to get your registration in. We are only one week away from starting the lessons.

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