Battle for the Banded Rail
Battle for the Banded Rail has a planting day this Sunday 9am - 1pm on Rabbit Island’s South coast.
Please park at 98 Ken Beck drive, on the right, just over the Rough Island to Rabbit Island bridge, then follow the orange cones around the coast. Please note, the venue for this planting has changed – was previously advertised as Hunter Brown Reserve.
Bring gardening gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, a narrow-bladed spade if you have one, and drinking water. Morning tea will be provided. All volunteers are welcome and there are jobs other than digging.
We’ll go ahead unless it’s raining hard or stormy. If you don’t get an email by 8:00 on Sunday morning, we’re already there setting up 😊.
The following planting day is Sunday 22nd of August at Reservoir Creek, through the underpass from the Richmond Aquatic Centre.
More info available from: bandedrail@gmail.com
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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63.9% Yes
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33.6% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.3% Keep it as is
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33.4% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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9.9% Anything but fireworks
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0.5% Other - I'll share below
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