Hangers/Jars
Good morning neighbour.Been pretty quiet on the Home front after the storms of Gambriel Now settling in to look after our own.Just wondering if any one has spare hangers an clean jars they no longer use.Would so appreciate them.Also I will be closing the Pataka after today an re-opening next Tues 8:30am.Thanku all so much for your Donations leading up to now.Special thanku to the family who dropped off bags n bags of beautiful Linen, blessed to families moving into their New Homes.If you have kitchen pots,pans cutlery. plus linen,duvets etc,I would gladly pass them on.Many people who coulnt afford storage had to sell their belongings an some have been in Emergency housing for 2yrs plus,so have nothing when they come out.Hats off to all our neighbours who pitch in an help out in many ways.In finishing,most week ends is my time to take a short break,an with Winter creeping in ,donations left over the week end get damaged so asking if Donations be left Only during the week when Im home to take them in,Please leave at the donation drop off frezza by my door Not the Pataka.Without further ado,HAPPY EASTER NEIGHBOURS.May your chickens hatch as many Eggs as mine has,mmm maybe the Rabbits hopped by🐰🐇🐰🐔🐔
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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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4.6% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.4% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% 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.