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2400 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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2400 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2406 days ago

The new look compact Nelson Mail is here

Warren Gamble Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Today's Nelson Mail is the first of the new compact-sized paper. The easy-to-read format comes with a host of new features, as well as the in-depth local news you've come to expect from the country's best regional newspaper.

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2406 days ago

Poll: Feijoas - Love or hate them?

Warren Gamble Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The taste of feijoas seemingly has little middle ground; they are either the best thing since sliced, well feijoas; or they leave a disgustingly sour, soapy taste. Take our poll, and leave your best feijoa recipes below.

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Feijoas - Love or hate them?
  • 66.3% Yeah, can't get enough of them.
    66.3% Complete
  • 13.8% I'd rather eat grass.
    13.8% Complete
  • 0% I love to use them to add flavour to...(comment below with recipes/pictures).
    0% Complete
  • 20% They're ok in moderation.
    20% Complete
80 votes
2406 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2406 days ago

Trouble with your hearing?

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2408 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2409 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2409 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2409 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2411 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2424 days ago

Poll: Do we need more pedestrian crossings on Waimea Road?

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A council investigation is underway into making Waimea Road a "liveable arterial". Part of that includes the suggestion of putting pedestrian crossings, most likely pedestrian refuges or islands.
Do you think more pedestrian crossings would be a good idea on Waimea Road? What kind would … View more
A council investigation is underway into making Waimea Road a "liveable arterial". Part of that includes the suggestion of putting pedestrian crossings, most likely pedestrian refuges or islands.
Do you think more pedestrian crossings would be a good idea on Waimea Road? What kind would you like? Where would you put them? Would you walk or bike more on Waimea Road if you knew you could cross it more easily?
I'd love to hear from you, so let me know what you think in the comments below.

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Do we need more pedestrian crossings on Waimea Road?
  • 35.2% No, there are enough already
    35.2% Complete
  • 4.9% Yes, but not refuges, I'd prefer... (comment below)
    4.9% Complete
  • 35.9% Yes, it's long overdue!
    35.9% Complete
  • 23.9% No, there are more pressing issues on Waimea
    23.9% Complete
142 votes
2417 days ago

Poll: A monorail from Richmond to Nelson?

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

A Nelson man is drawing up plans to take to the New Zealand Transport Agency for a monorail from Richmond to Nelson's CBD instead of the Southern Link.
Would you use it? How much would you pay for a round trip on the Monorail? Does Nelson's infrastructure support this mode of transport?
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A Nelson man is drawing up plans to take to the New Zealand Transport Agency for a monorail from Richmond to Nelson's CBD instead of the Southern Link.
Would you use it? How much would you pay for a round trip on the Monorail? Does Nelson's infrastructure support this mode of transport?
We'd love to read your views, so let us know in the comments below.

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A monorail from Richmond to Nelson?
  • 46.1% Yes, a fast, quiet way to get in and out of the city would be great.
    46.1% Complete
  • 25.3% No, keep our views of the sea untouched.
    25.3% Complete
  • 25.3% Maybe, but I'd have to hear more first.
    25.3% Complete
  • 3.4% I've got a better idea ... (comment below)
    3.4% Complete
293 votes
2417 days ago

Trouble with your hearing?

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At bloom™ hearing we offer FREE Hearing Health Checks so you can hear better and live happier.

Making a Hearing Health Check a part of your overall wellbeing routine will ensure you continue to make the most out of living and experiences the full sounds of life.

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At bloom™ hearing we offer FREE Hearing Health Checks so you can hear better and live happier.

Making a Hearing Health Check a part of your overall wellbeing routine will ensure you continue to make the most out of living and experiences the full sounds of life.

Book your FREE Hearing Health Check to get expert advice and the latest hearing technology.
Book your free hearing health check!

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2419 days ago

Have you heard NZ's 'number one food safety problem'?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,
#Watch: Have you heard? Researchers are saying chicken is making Kiwis sick and is spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A study found NZ has one of the highest rates of campylobacteriosis in the world. To read more, click here.

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