Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert to take place this Sunday
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is undertaking a nationwide test of the EMA system on Sunday 28 May between 6pm and 7pm.
This means mobile phones across Tāmaki Makaurau will be sounding the distinctive emergency tone right on or around dinnertime this Sunday.
"Spoken Words" poetry gathering - Manurewa Library
Manurewa Library has started a poetry group called "Spoken Words". If you are a poetry-lover and would like to meet other people to read and share about the deeper nuances of prose, please come along tomorrow, Thursday at 10 am. For more details phone Sonia on 027 235 2199.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.9% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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17% A week before Christmas
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32.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.