'Pohutukawa Coast' free native plant programme back for 2022
Hello, would you like some free plants? π±
Our crazy-popular 'Pohutukawa Coast' programme is back for its 32nd year, giving away up to 2 plants per ratepayer next week. Set an alarm for π
Tuesday 7 June to check our website for the list of local distributors so you can pick up yours - we have 4280 plants ready to give away but we won't announce details until the last minute.
In the meantime we've published some reflections from the staff who lead this project. Pohutukawa Coast has delivered over 80,000 plants over the years!
This year's options for those who get in quick:
π± Pohutukawa
π± Kowhai
π± Coprosma repens
π± Renga Renga Lilly
π± Titoki
π± Plagianthus regius
π± Kaka Beak
π± Myrsine australis
π± Pseudopanax arboreus
π± Karo
π± Kohekohe
π± Pseudopanax lessonii
π± Cabbage tree
π± Hebe stricta
π± Flax
π± Melicytus ramiflorus
π± Hebe diosmifolia
π± Taraire
π± Griselinia littoralis
π± Hebe parvifolia
π± Melicope ternate
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750βa 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.2% Yes, it's fair
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10.1% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Special Day at Heritage Park
Sunday November 17th November at Heritage Park Maunu. Celebrate with everyone on the park.... 10am - 2 pm... food, fun and interesting folk to talk to... free rides for all .
Parking at Gate 2
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