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NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to a region near you!
February and March 2020, we invite you to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
This … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to a region near you!
February and March 2020, we invite you to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
This year we’re heading to five fabulous locations: Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin - which of these summer destinations would you love to head to?
Tell us your preferred destination and your favourite local hot-spot via this link to be in to win a double pass to the House Tour of your choice!
Entries close 24th October 2019.
Ryman Healthcare together with the Royal New Zealand Ballet are offering you the chance to win a night at the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel in Wellington with all the trimmings including flights and accommodation.
Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the dark, … View moreRyman Healthcare together with the Royal New Zealand Ballet are offering you the chance to win a night at the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel in Wellington with all the trimmings including flights and accommodation.
Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the dark, fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel for an unforgettable evening at the ballet.
This world premiere brings together many of New Zealand’s creative talents to tell a timeless tale for audiences young and old.
*Participants must be available to travel on Wednesday 6th November.
T&C’s apply.
We want to say a huge thank you to the incredible OneSight team who have recently spent time at five Salvation Army centres around the country providing free eye tests and glasses to Kiwis who are unable to afford them.
624 people were seen over five days with nearly 70% needing glasses. … View moreWe want to say a huge thank you to the incredible OneSight team who have recently spent time at five Salvation Army centres around the country providing free eye tests and glasses to Kiwis who are unable to afford them.
624 people were seen over five days with nearly 70% needing glasses. Amazingly, 150 people attending the clinics were are able to leave with their new glasses which were manufactured on site!
OneSight Programme Manager for Australia/New Zealand Jenny Harnett says it was an honour to partner with The Salvation Army to deliver these clinics to communities in need. “We believe that glasses unlock potential, providing opportunities for students to learn, for people to work and earn a living, to drive, to read, and to support their families."
Thanks again OneSight!
Your cat will love this easy-to make contemporary cat tree. Paint in Resene testpots to complement your décor or accent it.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.
Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View moreThis boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.
Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.
Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.
A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.
This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.
Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Looking for an outdoor activity to do with your family and friends? The Tuia Mātauranga GeoTour is a digital treasure hunt in local areas around Aotearoa NZ.
It’s on now, and if you’re keen on collectibles, there are badges and a limited edition GeoTour coin up for grabs. #TuiaMātauranga … View moreLooking for an outdoor activity to do with your family and friends? The Tuia Mātauranga GeoTour is a digital treasure hunt in local areas around Aotearoa NZ.
It’s on now, and if you’re keen on collectibles, there are badges and a limited edition GeoTour coin up for grabs. #TuiaMātauranga #Tuia250
Hi neighbours - it was introduced to reduce the "significant financial pressure" on Kiwi families, but so far only about one in four eligible schools have signed up to the Government scheme to replace voluntary donations.
Under the draft Education Amendment Bill, decile 1-7 state and … View moreHi neighbours - it was introduced to reduce the "significant financial pressure" on Kiwi families, but so far only about one in four eligible schools have signed up to the Government scheme to replace voluntary donations.
Under the draft Education Amendment Bill, decile 1-7 state and state-integrated schools can opt to receive a payment of $150 per student, per year if they agree not to ask parents or caregivers for donations.
But as of last week, with just over a month to go until boards of trustees need to register, only 471 out of 1749 schools had told the Ministry of Education that they intend to sign up to the initiative.
In Canterbury, Shirley Boys' High School has rejected the discretionary grants, with headmaster John Laurenson saying its co-curriculum programme "would have to cease" if it took up the Government's offer.
We have decided to go zero carbon life and go living back to the basics by reducing our energy footprint. We start with selling our Washing machine.
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The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.
Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View moreThe National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.
Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View moreSpring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.
Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.
Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
1 x 7kg $14 and 2 x 6kg $10 ea, weights for sale. Collect or will deliver Oxford or Oxford area
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I have copied an article that, in the view of current upheaval with climate change environmental activist Greta Thunberg, might change your view of "global warming", the long term effects and the drive behind all this.
Kind Regards,
Wilma Tijsen
Gardening Articles for week ending 5th … View moreI have copied an article that, in the view of current upheaval with climate change environmental activist Greta Thunberg, might change your view of "global warming", the long term effects and the drive behind all this.
Kind Regards,
Wilma Tijsen
Gardening Articles for week ending 5th OCTOBER 2019
Written by Wally Richards.
CLIMATE IN A GARDENING PERSPECTIVE
Climate has been a topic this week with all sorts of protests and I even see on the news some major world banks jumping on the bandwagon (which is a good indication that there is money to be made from climate change)
As a gardener I have a strong interest in the climate as it obviously affects what I can do in the garden and when I can do it.
I have noticed over the last 73 years of my life that climate changes greatly during a 12 month period which means as the climate starts to warm in the spring and daylight hours extend along with the natural warming of soil temperatures.
Then I can germinate seeds of hardy plants once soil temp is 10 degrees or more and I can also plant out seedlings of hardy plants.
Over the next couple of months conditions and warmth improve allowing me to start planting out more tender plants such as tomatoes. Traditionally Labour Weekend which is towards the end of October is the time for the planting out of tender plants as it is normally safer about then.
But the climate is fickle and a cold snap can happen right up to Christmas either killing tender plants or stopping them growing till conditions improve.
Cucumbers are a great teller of the conditions as they will only sulk out doors till things really warm up.
Grown in a glasshouse where they are protected against the weather and its is much warmer, it is there that they will thrive.
Later in the new year after the longest day climate once again changes as the Southern Hemisphere in the Earth's orbit tilts away placing the sun at a lower ebb making for shorter day light hours and cooler autumn temperatures.
This heralds the beginning of the end of the growing season as we race into our winter months.
The climate temperature variation in Palmerston North (Now living in Marton) from a high in summer average of 23 degrees down to a winter average of 5 degrees which according to my wardrobe, is a big range of temperature.
At the equator; which is not affected by the tilt of the planet's axils much we see the sun is up about 6 am and going down quickly at 6 pm all year round and temperature up in the 30's as average.
So climate obviously varies as to where you are on the planet and latitude make a big difference in temperature and climate.
Auckland is at L 36.84, Wellington at L 41.28, Christchurch L 43.53 and Invercargill at L 46.41 It is obvious and well known that the climate/weather in Auckland is very much different to the climate/weather in Invercargill.
Amazing as that is only a variation in Latitude of 10 degrees!
The climate history of the planet according to scientists has change dramatically since the beginning of the planet to current time and will continue to do so till the end of the planet's existence.
The vast changes that have occurred has effected civilizations, species and the terrain.
Ice age to tropical heat and then back to ice age cycles that scientists can measure and the time frames of them. So one truth pertains, 'The climate is always changing whether there are mankind living here or not.' I know in my 70 odd years in Palmerston North I have seen incredible climate change over the years such as in winter, as a school boy it was common to come out of school at lunchtime to see frost still on the ground where it was a bit shaded from the sun.
Now days we don't even see much of a frost.
But back in my school boy days summer was far hotter and better weather than now days.
I know as about 50 years ago I had no problems growing a passion fruit vine in the open on a small fence. Admittedly I had to put sacks over it in winter to protect it from the frosts, which there were plenty.
But in the summer because of the better warmth it would grow like wildfire and produce heaps of fruit.
Now if I planted one in the same situation these days it would grow a little in the heat of summer, sulk in winter and then die.
Even providing protection and planted in a heat prone spot a passion fruit would not do as well as they used to do. The consensus of this is the winters are much milder than they used to be but also the summers are much milder than they used to be.
(According to Mr Passionfruit he knows more about climate than all the scientists in the world)
I also remember in Palmerston North in the spring and into the summer months we would be battered almost every day by a westerly wind which would just about drive people nuts.
Palmerston North, they used to say, that it was windier than Wellington. That was about 40-50 years ago and it was a regular feature of that time of the year. Does that happen still? No nothing like it used to do. Climate change.
I bet that if you have a few years of maturity and lived in the same area most of your time on the planet you will also recall that your climate has changed also.
Another important fact is that when the planet was a lot younger and prehistoric animals of gigantic size roamed and the vegetation was also gigantic, there was according to the scientists, very high levels of CO2.
[Dinosaurs that roamed the Earth 250 million years ago lived in a world with five times more carbon dioxide than is present on Earth today]
This was the reason that plants grew about 5 times bigger than the same plants today. (Cycads & ferns) These composted down to become the fossil fuels of modern times.
The source of CO2 was from lots of volcanic activity. Even today a volcano can release more CO2 in a short time that would take mankind's emissions a year or more to duplicate.
That is why nurserymen generate CO2 in their glasshouses to accelerate the growth of their crops.
Likely the worst effects mankind has on the planet is the destruction of vegetation such as rain forests and jungles.The lungs of the planet taking in (CO2) and releasing oxygen (O2) and pollution destroying our oceans.
We don't see people out marching and protesting about the large dead zones in the oceans which is a situation that is definitely man made.
Thus the more CO2 around the better, the plants will be in your garden will be better off along with the food crops that feed the people. Reduce the CO2 and you reduce the food produced.
Now that is something to be concerned about as hungry people that can't feed their children can be very dangerous. (As with any species)
I read an article this week which you may find interesting see at
mailchi.mp...
My thoughts on this article are along the lines of; Climate Scare is the biggest Ponzi scam ever seen on the planet and I might not be too far wrong.
One thing I do know is that reduction of direct sunlight affects our plants greatly as they need blue skies and direct sun to make carbohydrates from the sunlight.
Cloudy skies affect plant's growth, hazy skies even more so.
I see that there is a plot to dim the skies to supposedly prevent global warming.
This is alarming for two reasons dimming the sky with pollution actual increases the heat from UV radiation making the earth hotter from the then trapped heat.
The other aspect it would prevent food crops from growing and the planet would become a wilderness with little life left on it.
In 1974, Henry Kissinger suggested using food as a weapon to induce targeted population reduction in a previously classified 200-page report, National Security Study Memorandum 200:
For those that have already made up their minds that man-made climate change is the biggest problem facing mankind, can do as others have done in the past, un subscribe and tell me to stick to gardening and don't talk about things that do not conform to their beliefs.
Thank goodness that we still have a little bit of Freedom of Speech left. (I wonder for how long)
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With only one week to go until polls close, we are running a fresh survey of Neighbourly members on who should be the mayor of Christchurch. Vote below.
Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.
All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal … View moreLocal Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.
All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal system.
New Zealand Post advises that the Standard Post delivery target is up to 3 working days for nationwide delivery, while delivery to and from rural areas may take longer. However, these targets are guides only, and are not guaranteed – delivery may take longer.
Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.
“Some of the main reasons people give for not voting are they forgot, ran out of time or were too busy,” says LGNZ Chief Executive Malcolm Alexander.
“So to make sure people give themselves the best chance to have their say we are encouraging people to vote early on what we’ve dubbed Vote Day. Fill out your papers during the week and then to pop them in the paid envelope and into the nearest post box on Saturday 5 October.”
“Voting papers have to arrive at council offices by midday Saturday 12 October, so sending them in on Vote Day gives them plenty of time to get through the postal system.”
Mr Alexander says it is important New Zealanders participate in the selection of the people who will make decisions that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis.
“Local government shapes the place that you live. It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads where you drive, the water you drink, shower in and swim in, your parks, libraries and swimming pools where you take the kids,” Mr Alexander says.
“There’s been a lot of robust public conversation around climate change, the housing crisis, the quality of our water and our transport options, and now is the time to turn that conversation into a vote that influences your local leadership.”
“Voters can still post their papers after 5 October, but there is no harm in doing it earlier,” Mr Alexander says.
Eligible voters who didn’t enrol before 16 August won’t receive their papers in the mail, but can make a special vote by visiting their local council offices, or by contacting their Council Electoral Officer.
What: ‘Vote Day’
When: Saturday 5 October 2019
Why: Make sure you have your say by voting early
How: Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.
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