Memories of Days Bay captured in Watercolours
Alan Collins painted this this wonderful scene of Days Bay from his memories of happy summer days at the Bay. Check out the bathing sheds on the right which would be wheeled down to the waters edge so that women could step out into the water without being seen. Alan has some wonderful stories too of when he was allowed to steer the ferries.
This painting is one of thirty watercolours by Alan Collins form his exhibition now on at Petone's seaside gallery, The exhibition is on together with a photography exhibition by Simon Woolf and can be viewed until Sunday 27 Nov
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
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