Quality furniture donations needed
If you are having a clear out, downsizing or on the move then please think of your local Te Omanga Hospice Shop. All our shops have reopened and need quality pre-loved furniture.
You'll find us at:
๐ 217 High St, LOWER HUTT
๐ 154 Jackson St, PETONE (new shop just opened!)
๐ 6 The Strand, WAINUIOMATA
๐ 21 Queen St, UPPER HUTT
OPENING HOURS: Mon to Fri 9.30am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 10am to 2pm. Call 0800 83 66 26 for free collection of furniture or estate lots.
When you donate to or buy from a Te Omanga Hospice Shop, you are directly supporting people in the Hutt Valley living with terminal or life limiting illnesses. Thank you for supporting local!
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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76.3% Yes
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22.3% 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