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302 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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1 day ago

Best way to use leftovers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've got some excess ham at home or cold roast potatoes.

What are some of your favourite ways to use leftover food from Christmas day? Share below.

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9 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 62.5% Summer
    62.5% Complete
  • 36.1% Winter
    36.1% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1630 votes
3 hours ago

Missing Cat, Heath Ave, Northcote

Melissa from Northcote

Hi there, We are desperately wanting our fur baby Max back. We live at 17 Heath Ave, Northcote. Please check your garages and sheds as we are worried he is trapped. He is a HUGE cat, light and dark grey stripes, has flea collar on and a tag around his neck with his name 'Max' and my number on the other side, Melissa 021706054 :) thanks for keeping an eye out and for checking your property, we are so worried :(