We Need YOU! Totara Park Track build session - Volunteers needed! Saturday 1pm.
TOTARA PARK was Johnsonvilles most neglected piece of regenerating native bush…. But not anymore! Thanks to the efforts of people like you, were building a track, planting native trees, and creating an asset you can walk through and admire got years.
But think of how much more you’ll enjoy those walks if you know YOU HELPED CREATE IT !!
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Age or ability is no barrier – ALL are welcome!
Our next "track build: session is from 1pm This Saturday (22 August), and all you need to make a contribution is a spade, some gloves, and a pulse (plus afternoon tea if you need it!).
Please meet at 1pm, 50m. downhill from the bus shelter on Mclintock St South (next to the big sign!), Johnsonville West.
The weather forecast looks great!
PS – Covid 19 restrictions means we cant share equipment anymore, so pleases, bring a grubber, loppers, pruning saw or an axe as well if you have them.
Note:
IF YOU CANT PITCH IN but have this equipment (or a good hose for watering trees!!) “going spare”, then please consider donating it to our worthy cause! – Phone or txt Graeme on (027) 444 1747 and I’ll collect it!
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.9% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
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Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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