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Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so … View moreMark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.
But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN
So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
Fo some unknown reason I bought this blood pressure monitor last year, but never used it!
It is all yours for $15!
Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in … View moreAre you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability by helping them improve their swimming skills.
✅ Gym Buddy (ID# 8467) - As a gym buddy, you will be responsible for ensuring that the individual feels comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals.
✅ Walking Companions (ID# 8459) - Age Concern Wellington Region Trust are committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and quality of life for older people by providing a good listening ear.
✅ Unit Team Leader (ID# 8607) - Unlock your leadership skills and join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation of inspiring girls and young women.
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
Kia ora!
The Wellington Rowing Club novice women crew are holding a quiz fundraiser on Monday to help us get to the NZ National Rowing Champs in Twizel next month. There are quiz prizes as well as raffle prizes available on the night! Entry is $10 per person and can be as a team or an individual.
… View moreKia ora!
The Wellington Rowing Club novice women crew are holding a quiz fundraiser on Monday to help us get to the NZ National Rowing Champs in Twizel next month. There are quiz prizes as well as raffle prizes available on the night! Entry is $10 per person and can be as a team or an individual.
Register with the following link :) docs.google.com...
If you want to supp-oar-t our mahi but can't make it to our quiz fundraiser, check out our givealittle page!
givealittle.co.nz...
Freed from food and exercise
I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little … View moreFreed from food and exercise
I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little as possible. I also exercised to control my weight. All these things stopped working by the time I was twenty-one years old.
The constant thinking about food and losing weight made me ring for help from a Twelve Step recovery group. I found people that I knew had a solution for me. I tackled the programme – meetings, a food plan, the Steps, a sponsor and service – through hard work and trying to do it perfectly.
It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Learn self-defence through Hapkido Family Martial Arts
We provide a safe environment to learn Hapkido martial art. You will learn how to defend yourself, gain confidence to walk away from trouble and how to handle yourself if you can’t.
Hapkido Martial Arts classes for Juniors (school … View moreLearn self-defence through Hapkido Family Martial Arts
We provide a safe environment to learn Hapkido martial art. You will learn how to defend yourself, gain confidence to walk away from trouble and how to handle yourself if you can’t.
Hapkido Martial Arts classes for Juniors (school years 4-8) and Seniors (all ages 13+) – teaches self-defence, discipline, confidence and fitness.
We run three Senior classes a week: Monday and Thursday 6-7.30pm and Saturday 10-11.30am. And for Juniors on Saturday 10-11am.
Each Senior Class includes males and females, beginners through to black belts.
We are at Club K, 65 Salamanca Road, Kelburn. There is adequate free parking available.
Find us at www.wellingtonhapkido.com... to find out in greater detail what we do and how to join. Or just come, or ring Peter 021 431 561.
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.
We're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of … View moreWe're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of community service and might be interested in guiding Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko forward, please share the listing with them.
Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?
For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.
Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit
A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?
Eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, is guest of honour at a dinner party hosted by socialite novelist, Charles Condomine and his partner, Rudi. Charles is hoping to pick up “ a… View moreNoël Coward’s Blithe Spirit
A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?
Eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, is guest of honour at a dinner party hosted by socialite novelist, Charles Condomine and his partner, Rudi. Charles is hoping to pick up “ a few tricks of the trade” for his new novel. But after too many martinis and a schemozzle of a seance, Charles gets more than he wished for when an unexpected guest materializes.
Written in just seven days, Blithe Spirit remains one of Noël Coward’s funniest and enduring comedies. Stylish, sharp and just a wee bit spooky, Blithe Spirit is a delicious cocktail of magic and mayhem.
After 18 years leading Auckland Theatre Company, veteran Wellington director Colin McColl teams up with comedy legend Ginette McDonald and a cast of award-winning actors for this refreshingly new take on Coward’s classic comedy.
REVIEWS
“Riotously witty stuff” Daily Mail
“Ginette McDonald…an enchanting presence” Julian Lee, Seven Sharp
“An hilarious, outrageous, joyful night of theatre” Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 19 March – Saturday 19 April
Tuesday – Thursday 6.30pm, Friday & Saturday 8.00pm, Sunday 4.00pm
Preview Night: Tuesday 18 March
$40 Sunday Special: Sunday 23 March
$15 – $65 Choose Your Price Night: Tuesday 25 March
Audience care warning: Recommended for mature audiences. Likely use of strobe and hazer.
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