Batteries put in household recycling or rubbish key cause of truck fires
Hazardous waste items, namely batteries, put into household rubbish or recycling for collection are causing a rising number of fires in rubbish and recycling trucks in the Auckland region.
Click on 'Read More' to find out more about this issue and how to avoid it by safely disposing of batteries and other hazardous waste.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
ENGLISH CHAT GROUP ๐ Forrest Hill Church, 151 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill
Do you need help learning English? ๐ Every Monday we run our English Chat Group. There are 2 sessions. Its up to you, attend both or choose one that is convenient for you ๐The morning session is 10am - 12pm and the evening session is 7pm - 8.30pm. Meet others, join in our conversations, fun & laughter is guaranteed! Tea โ๏ธ๐ช & biscuits provided at both groups. Easy parking outside the door. We welcome anyone and bring a friend if you wish. A gold coin ๐ชdonation greatly appreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. See you there! ๐ Cheers Helen
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP ๐ Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 8-10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of learning & practising your English skills. Every Wednesday our church runs a English Conversation Group 1pm - 2.30pm. No skill level required to attend. ๐Everybody welcome! Stewart is the host & makes learning fun. Easy parking ๐๐outside the door. A gold coin donation appreciated, but not necessary to go towards the cost of running the classes. Pencil us in your diary....hope to see you there! Cheers Helen ๐