380 days ago

Michelle's garden and the pigeonwood seedling among the weeds

Jenny from

Our client Michelle has a large front garden with several large exotic trees, and numerous smaller native trees. Michelle loves walking in the local bush, and dreamed of enjoying some of that ambience in her own large garden.

Once she learned it was possible, Michelle became keen to create a shady little bush-walk by converting the lawn and weedy borders of an unused part of her own large garden to a mostly-wild native plant community, solely by weeding, protecting the weeded ground from trampling and desiccation, and nurturing the wild native seedlings that would arise.

One day it may have wild pigeonwoods ...see our website for more about Michelle's garden, with photos of the pigeonwood seedlings found this week among the weeds.

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1 day ago

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How much dirt is in a hole that measures four feet by four feet by five feet?

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8 days ago

Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

Pullman Novotel

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special. Find out more

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What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
  • 4.8% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
    4.8% Complete
  • 45% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
    45% Complete
  • 4.8% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
    4.8% Complete
  • 38.5% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
    38.5% Complete
  • 6.9% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
    6.9% Complete
231 votes
7 hours ago

Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.

Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.