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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 moreDear 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.
Dear neighbours,
Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.
Hey Northland!
We have an awesome apprenticeship opportunity available for you!
ASL Industries are looking for a new staff member to join their talented team in Ruakaka as a saw doctor apprentice.
The qualified management team are keen to share their knowledge with you!
For more information on… View moreHey Northland!
We have an awesome apprenticeship opportunity available for you!
ASL Industries are looking for a new staff member to join their talented team in Ruakaka as a saw doctor apprentice.
The qualified management team are keen to share their knowledge with you!
For more information on this opportunity click here.
There is disappointment pamphlets urging people not to donate to the Cancer Society have been distributed in Northland. Chief executive Lucy Elwood says the leaflets contain concerning misinformation about cancer research on animals. The information is a low blow after the Cancer Society's … View moreThere is disappointment pamphlets urging people not to donate to the Cancer Society have been distributed in Northland. Chief executive Lucy Elwood says the leaflets contain concerning misinformation about cancer research on animals. The information is a low blow after the Cancer Society's major annual street appeal, Daffodil Day, had to be cancelled and will now run online on Friday instead. Will you support the society?
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View moreAll regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.
Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.
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With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.
Find out how to create your own.
To the next generation of change-makers, dreamers and community superstars: here's your chance to get started! Would you like to do a project that helps your community and makes the world a better place? What if we provided the money and a bit of guidance? For the first time ever we've … View moreTo the next generation of change-makers, dreamers and community superstars: here's your chance to get started! Would you like to do a project that helps your community and makes the world a better place? What if we provided the money and a bit of guidance? For the first time ever we've opened a new youth-fund to help people aged 12-20 run their own awesome initiatives.
👉 www.wdc.govt.nz...
Types of eligible initiatives could be workshops, events, seminars, research and surveys, awareness campaigns, community activities, resources for sectors of the community, and more. Eligible initiatives are those that address a need and provide benefit to the Whangārei community. We are unable to support initiatives that provide private benefit to a small group or to individuals. Think about an idea that benefits lots of people, or people who really need it, and apply!
Hello neighbours,
It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.
The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.
Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View moreCOVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.
The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.
Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Fire and Emergency NZ is urging people not to light outdoor fires in lockdown, after having to attend to 26 fires since lockdown began on Wednesday morning. Wipari Henwood, area manager for Muri Whenua/Far North says each time there is a call-out, firefighters - who are mostly volunteer - risk … View moreFire and Emergency NZ is urging people not to light outdoor fires in lockdown, after having to attend to 26 fires since lockdown began on Wednesday morning. Wipari Henwood, area manager for Muri Whenua/Far North says each time there is a call-out, firefighters - who are mostly volunteer - risk breaking their isolation bubble. He urges people to hold off on lighting any fires until after alert level 4 lifts. What do you think?
We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Northland – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?
Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.
Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...
NorthChamber chief executive Steve Smith, who has worked in security hotspots like Afghanistan, says the stress of the Covid lockdown on businesses is similar to that caused by terrorist attacks. He says post-traumatic stress is likely and he urges people to look out for signs of severe stress in … View moreNorthChamber chief executive Steve Smith, who has worked in security hotspots like Afghanistan, says the stress of the Covid lockdown on businesses is similar to that caused by terrorist attacks. He says post-traumatic stress is likely and he urges people to look out for signs of severe stress in loved ones. Are you suffering from stress in this lockdown? And what are your tips for improving wellbeing?
The shelves are running bare at Whangārei's 155 Food Bank, due to a surge in demand from the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown which has impacted many food bank providers. 155 Food Bank has started a fundraising page and is sending out a plea for donations of money, so it can buy more kai to … View moreThe shelves are running bare at Whangārei's 155 Food Bank, due to a surge in demand from the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown which has impacted many food bank providers. 155 Food Bank has started a fundraising page and is sending out a plea for donations of money, so it can buy more kai to meet the huge demand. Can you help out?
If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
… View moreIf you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
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