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1185 days ago

What are you growing now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.

It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.

Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.

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1185 days ago

Your local Plumber and Gas fitter

Nicholas from Plumber Co.

Hi everyone, hope you are staying safe and sane during lockdown!
Just a reminder we are available for emergencies during level 4 and we are back to full speed when we get to level 3
Hope to see you all soon

1188 days ago

Rangehood replacement

Weng from Kelburn

My dear Neighbourlies, hope you are holding up well in this pandemic. Keep safe and be kind.

I have a couple of questions.
1. Is getting a tradie in to replace a rangehood considered as essential? It is not working.

2. The other question, does anyone know or can recommend a good electrician who … View more
My dear Neighbourlies, hope you are holding up well in this pandemic. Keep safe and be kind.

I have a couple of questions.
1. Is getting a tradie in to replace a rangehood considered as essential? It is not working.

2. The other question, does anyone know or can recommend a good electrician who can do this?

Much appreciated. Take care. Thanks in advance.

1185 days ago

Rob & Deborah saved heaps with Cherrytree!

Simon from Cherrytree

Rob & Deborah were really happy with the savings they made when setting up their new home:

“Using Cherrytree saved us heaps on setting up our home together.  We were able to buy better quality and more items than we would have with our budget.  It was great.  And because we are really … View more
Rob & Deborah were really happy with the savings they made when setting up their new home:

“Using Cherrytree saved us heaps on setting up our home together.  We were able to buy better quality and more items than we would have with our budget.  It was great.  And because we are really busy we were able to save heaps of time not having to shop around.  We got everything from one place.”

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1185 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1185 days ago

We need your help!

Zealandia Eco Sanctuary

Conservation is the core of our work at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne and we cannot do it without your support. From species monitoring to predator management and forest regeneration, our expert rangers work hard to ensure that vulnerable species like the tītipounamu/rifleman will still be here … View moreConservation is the core of our work at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne and we cannot do it without your support. From species monitoring to predator management and forest regeneration, our expert rangers work hard to ensure that vulnerable species like the tītipounamu/rifleman will still be here spreading into neighbouring forests and your backyards for generations to come.

But, we need your help to continue. Your donation will support our conservation and infrastructure teams to keep the valley safe and help the wildlife to thrive! Please donate today.

Thank you,
Dr. Danielle Shanahan
Director – Centre for People and Nature
Donate now

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1188 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend: Bush robin/toutouwai

Reporter Community News

Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View more
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."

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1186 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Wherever you are in the world, AEA can help
In addition to face-to-face meetings, there are regular Addictive Eaters Anonymous online meetings available.
Anyone from anywhere in the world can attend any of these AEA online meetings, regardless of geographic location. All are welcome.
These online … View more
Wherever you are in the world, AEA can help
In addition to face-to-face meetings, there are regular Addictive Eaters Anonymous online meetings available.
Anyone from anywhere in the world can attend any of these AEA online meetings, regardless of geographic location. All are welcome.
These online meetings are particularly helpful to newcomers and to members who live in areas where there are few or no other members. These AEA online meetings can be accessed from either your phone, computer or tablet device.

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1188 days ago

Hoping for a miracle.

John Neighbourly Lead from Kelburn

Hi neighbours, I have an unusual request. Recently we opened a bottle of champagne - we took the wire cage off & left it on the bench. While we weren't looking the cork exploded out thus smashing one of the green lampshades which hang over the bench. Does anyone have one with which they … View moreHi neighbours, I have an unusual request. Recently we opened a bottle of champagne - we took the wire cage off & left it on the bench. While we weren't looking the cork exploded out thus smashing one of the green lampshades which hang over the bench. Does anyone have one with which they would part please. I've added pix - I hope they come out. Thanx, John.

1188 days ago

Movies to beat lockdown blues

Reporter Community News

Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View more
Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?

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1189 days ago

Please don't put out your glass crates

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia ora koutou,

Just a wee reminder that glass will NOT be collected while we are in Level 4.

The Delta variant is highly transmissible, and glass recycling is predominantly bottles which may carry saliva residue.

Please do not put your glass crate out for now 💚

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Kia ora koutou,

Just a wee reminder that glass will NOT be collected while we are in Level 4.

The Delta variant is highly transmissible, and glass recycling is predominantly bottles which may carry saliva residue.

Please do not put your glass crate out for now 💚

wellington.govt.nz...

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1189 days ago

Walking around the neighbourhood in our finest clothes

Nicole Neighbourly Lead from Khandallah

How about changing up our track pants and leggings and making today a day where we go out for our walk all dressed up in some of our loveliest clothes. Might be a nice change, it will be fun and something different. What do you think?

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1187 days ago

Daffodil Day

Jeff Jewell from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

This year is more important than any to support Daffodil Day. Due to the current lockdowns their street appeals are cancelled.

Get behind this great cause!

Donate here: www.daffodilday.org.nz...

#bekind #givealittle #donate #helpthoseinneed❤️

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1187 days ago

You have an abandoned and ugly strip of grass and you don’t know what do to about it?

Joshua from

Paving is a cost effective and low maintenance solution to turn your unwanted grassy area into a nice and useful addition to your property. We work with various materials and sizes and can arrange the design to your needs. Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize … View morePaving is a cost effective and low maintenance solution to turn your unwanted grassy area into a nice and useful addition to your property. We work with various materials and sizes and can arrange the design to your needs. Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

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