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In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, … View moreKia ora neighbours,
In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (pictured), Eryngium pandanifolium and Alchemilla mollis.
Have you got them in your garden? In fact, we'd love to see what you've got in bloom now. Post a photo and share the joy!
Make stunning sets of trinket trays with a nod to the traditional craft of basket-making simply using clay and Resene shades of green.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Create your very own mini Jurassic Park with this easy-to-make potted dinosaur garden. Rejuvenate old dinosaur toys that have faded with Resene testpots to help them keep looking good in the harsh sunlight.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.
Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.
How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in… View moreQueenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.
Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.
How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.
It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.
Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell… View moreAn ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.
It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.
Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.
However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.… View moreThe cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.
However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.
Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.
Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. … View moreContinuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.
Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'
Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.
↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓
Alex Hutt went from struggling on the dole in New Zealand to making over $100,000 a year in a job across the ditch.
Although the 25-year-old misses New Zealand, he won’t be giving up his Aussie lifestyle any time soon and he’s not alone - Statistics from Infometrics show a steady increase, … View moreAlex Hutt went from struggling on the dole in New Zealand to making over $100,000 a year in a job across the ditch.
Although the 25-year-old misses New Zealand, he won’t be giving up his Aussie lifestyle any time soon and he’s not alone - Statistics from Infometrics show a steady increase, beginning after the Covid-19 lockdowns, in young people leaving New Zealand either permanently or for an extended period.
What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
South Waikato district councillors will soon face the vexed question of whether Santa Parades are core council services, or simply “nice to haves”.
Last year was the first time in 35 years Tokoroa locals missed seeing Santa Claus roll down Bridge St after volunteers from the Tokoroa City … View moreSouth Waikato district councillors will soon face the vexed question of whether Santa Parades are core council services, or simply “nice to haves”.
Last year was the first time in 35 years Tokoroa locals missed seeing Santa Claus roll down Bridge St after volunteers from the Tokoroa City Lions Club pulled the pin on their annual parade due to escalating costs for health and safety and traffic management regulations.
Do you think Santa parades are a core service for councils? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
There’s no clear evidence of culpability for the orange sediment discharge to the Ōhinemuri River other than it being the result of mining activity, according to Waikato Regional Council.
But there are signs that vegetation growth had created a dam behind which sediment had built up.
Did … View moreThere’s no clear evidence of culpability for the orange sediment discharge to the Ōhinemuri River other than it being the result of mining activity, according to Waikato Regional Council.
But there are signs that vegetation growth had created a dam behind which sediment had built up.
Did you hear the findings about the orange river incident?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
While some reckon Kihikihi’s new cycleway has made the streets safer, others believe it’s been a “terrible” waste of $7.2 million.
The project saw various traffic calming measures installed, along with a two-lane cycleway like a mini road separated from the main drag on Whitmore St by a … View moreWhile some reckon Kihikihi’s new cycleway has made the streets safer, others believe it’s been a “terrible” waste of $7.2 million.
The project saw various traffic calming measures installed, along with a two-lane cycleway like a mini road separated from the main drag on Whitmore St by a grass verge.
Do you live in or near Kihikihi? What do you think? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
We’re here to remind you about what to do when you see, or hear, an emergency services vehicle responding under lights and sirens. When seconds count, it can save lives.
We’ve had recent examples where drivers completely ignore the Police vehicle behind them. Other drivers slow right down … View moreWe’re here to remind you about what to do when you see, or hear, an emergency services vehicle responding under lights and sirens. When seconds count, it can save lives.
We’ve had recent examples where drivers completely ignore the Police vehicle behind them. Other drivers slow right down without safely pulling over, and delay Police from responding to emergency situations. Please help us by allowing our team to get to those in need, so we can save lives.
Top tips when an emergency services vehicle approaches with lights and sirens:
🚑 You are required by law to pull to the side of the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
🚔 If the lights and siren of the Police vehicle continue past you, you can resume your journey.
🚒 Make sure you check the road is clear before moving on.
These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food recalls:
All Good Oat Milk (Possible presence of Bacillus cereus)
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food recalls:
All Good Oat Milk (Possible presence of Bacillus cereus)
Pies and sausage roll products - Good Time, Hub Gourmet and No.8 Premium brands
Value range Natural Almonds
South African shop Safari Meats - Biltong, Cabanossi, Droëwors and cured meats
Te Matuku oyster products (Risk of norovirus)
Product recalls:
Olimpia Splendid fan heaters
Euroblade Suntower Infared heater
Bobcat mower with recalled engines
Kids MGA Miniverse Make-it sets
Fisher Price baby gift set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
Winter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and … View moreWinter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and explore hidden corners of the world.
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