Council Services over Easter
Rubbish and recycling normally collected on Friday 30 March (Good Friday) will be collected on Saturday 31 March. Collection on Monday 2 April (Easter Monday) will occur as normal.
Pines Resource Recovery Park is closed Friday 30 March, but open from 10am–4pm on Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
The Selwyn Aquatic Centreis open from 8am–8pm daily from Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April, with normal hours (6am–9pm) resuming on Tuesday 3 April.
Selwyn Libraries will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, but open on Saturday 31 March with normal opening hours.
Council’s Rolleston Headquarters will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, and reopen on Tuesday 3 April.
Rolleston Community Centre and Lincoln Event Centre are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday 3 April.
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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.7% 1st December
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16.6% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
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.