Not everything has to cost!
In August the Vinnies who held a pop-up free shop in Newtown are planning to run more in different locations from 17th -19th November. They will have women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, and home ware available. Everything comes from Vinnies Op Shops, community donations and the generosity of Kiwi Community Assistance.
Pop-up Free Shops:
• Newtown. Sat 17 Nov 10am – 4pm Old Caltex Space, 230 Riddiford Street. (A free community lunch will also be held)
• Lower Hutt. Sat 17 Nov 10am – 4pm Sacred Heart Hall, 33 Britannia Street.
• Stokes Valley. Sat 17 Nov 10am – 4pm Vinnies Op Shop, 3 Scott Court.
• Wainuiomata. Sat 17 Nov 10am – 4pm 2 Stanley Street
• Porirua. Mon 19 Nov 10am – 2:30pm Mungavin Hall, 27a Mungavin Avenue
If you want to know more about free stuff in Wellington pop into your local CAB.
www.cab.org.nz...
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.9% Second half of November
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43.7% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?
You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
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