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1674 days ago

Pea weevil eradicated from Wairarapa and Tararua

Biosecurity New Zealand

Thanks Wairarapa and Tararua, for being part of New Zealand’s biosecurity team.

With your tremendous support, pea weevil has been successfully eradicated.

To our knowledge, this is the first time pea weevil has been eradicated anywhere in the world. We caught it early and acted fast to remove the insect’s only food source, which caused the population to die out.

This good news means the ban on pea plants and pea straw is now lifted. You can again grow peas and use pea straw as garden bedding material.

If they became established, pea weevils could have a serious effect on pea crops. So if you believe you have found pea weevils on pea plants or pea straw, please call our pests and diseases hotline 0800 80 99 66.

For extra surety of eradication, we will also monitor some commercial pea harvests for another season. Find out more

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1 day ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 27.8% I love it!
    27.8% Complete
  • 31.6% Only in designated areas
    31.6% Complete
  • 40.6% No, it should be outdoors only.
    40.6% Complete
1747 votes
1 day ago

Happy Tuesday, neighbours, can you figure out today's riddle rush 🏃‍♂️

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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2 hours ago

Hot Rod Day at Tui Brewery this Sunday!

Denver Grenell from Masterton & Martinborough isite Visitor Centres

Head along to see the incredible line-up of Hot Rods and motorbikes in the Tui carpark this Sunday at Mangatainoka Motor's most visually spectacular car event of the year!

While you're there enjoy live music, delicious food, ale, a look around the Histui Museum, or shopping at the Tui Shop. Entry is free.

This Sunday 9.30am-5pm
Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka

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