Ashburton District, Ashburton

2333 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2349 days ago

Christchurch City Council wants new fuel tax law to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding… View more
The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding assistance and alternative revenue tools," Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

What do you think?

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2335 days ago

Child / Toddler Car Seat

Ken from Ashburton District

Free to a new home our trusty "Toyota" brand Car seat. Fits any car or vehicle. Well used and possibly past it's useably date but still sturdy and strong. Very heavy built. Brought in from Japan.

Free

2335 days ago

Baby / Toddler Car Seat

Ken from Ashburton District

Graco "Junior". E-Rating. Black. Good order.

Price: $45

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2336 days ago

Still looking for a home

John from Eyrewell Forest

Freddie is still looking for a loving home, This housetrained quiet boy is a 5 year old staffy x ridgeback. Due to a change in circumstances he needs to find a home soon preferably in a rural area. Freddie is currently residing at Eyrewell Park Boarding kennels and would love to meet any new … View moreFreddie is still looking for a loving home, This housetrained quiet boy is a 5 year old staffy x ridgeback. Due to a change in circumstances he needs to find a home soon preferably in a rural area. Freddie is currently residing at Eyrewell Park Boarding kennels and would love to meet any new potential owners.
Please call 03 3102290

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2342 days ago

How do you feel about our melting glaciers?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Did you know the Kiwis born today will live to see New Zealand's great glaciers shrink into extinction? Have you visited Franz Josef? What did you think? To see the incredible impact climate change is having on our glaciers, click here.

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2338 days ago

Carnivorous plant nursery in Geraldine

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Ross Taylor has one of the most unique collections of flesh-eating flora in the world.

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