Yarn Bomb Binds Keith Park Crafters
When Keith Park Retirement Village Manager Kim Dawson posed an unusual challenge to the village craft group the response was… well, bemused at best!
Inspired by colourful adornments she’d seen on trees in Hobsonville, Kim challenged the group of knitters and crocheters to ‘yarn bomb’ an old $1 bicycle that Resident Experience Coordinator Maree Herman found online.
“I said ‘what the heck? How are we ever going to do this?” says Raewyn.
“I thought it was quite a ridiculous suggestion!” laughs Janet.
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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.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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83.1% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Dental Implants
A successful Dental Implant Placed by Dr Martin J Cribbin at CM Dental ltd in Henderson, replacing a lower left molar which had fractured and could not be root filled.
Where there is sufficient bone the dental implant can offer a better solution than bridge work as there is no damage to the teeth adjacent by cutting them down to create space for the bridgework.
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