Where were you on April 10, 1968? Born yet?
There's always stories that stick in your mind, and Wahine survivor Geoff Beaumont's is one. He went to the memorial in Wellington last week and features in this week's Clutha Leader.
Read more on Stuff:
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We're headed in Anzac Day commemorations, and we've got that covered with Mike and Anabel McPhee's beautifully written ode to the Catlins-Clutha World War I soldiers who got caught up in the little known battlie of Meteren in Northern France, some of whom were captured and imprisoned at Lille.
See also Clutha District RSA's tribute to WWII soliders:
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And very excitingly, see also South Otago basketballer Lydon Aoake who has been selected for the Southland Sharks NBL team. Read more:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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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.
It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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