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Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for pea recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 27, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.
Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat … View moreEveryone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump. In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more households are eligible for insulation grants.
And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.
Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau.
Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!
"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time… View moreDave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!
"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time they are emptied. He cleaned around our pool area after a storm recently as we were busy at work. He is always first to help others whenever he can whether they have an issue with their unit or a stranger having car trouble out on the street - They don’t come better!"
If you have a Nice Neighbour, don't keep it to yourself. You might win a $25 Prezzy® card each and a shoutout on Stuff. Go on, nominate them now!
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you feeling about the changes?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
This week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Just starting to sort my images for the 2024 Calendar and have decided this cheeky fellow makes the cut. I'm thinking he might become a painting too at some point. Kaka/ Brown Parrot (Nestor meridionalis) on Stewart Island - their heads… View moreThis week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Just starting to sort my images for the 2024 Calendar and have decided this cheeky fellow makes the cut. I'm thinking he might become a painting too at some point. Kaka/ Brown Parrot (Nestor meridionalis) on Stewart Island - their heads are noticeably more white than the ones we get around Wellington."
Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen… View moreDreaming of calling the City of Sails home?
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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Another week, another new song by Koraunui Ukulele. Our third original song for 2023 is about what it would be like to win the lotto. Watch more of our videos at youtube.com/@djpomare
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[G] This time tomorrow, it’ll be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time … View moreAnother week, another new song by Koraunui Ukulele. Our third original song for 2023 is about what it would be like to win the lotto. Watch more of our videos at youtube.com/@djpomare
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[G] This time tomorrow, it’ll be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] it’ll be al[G]right, yeah, nah, yeah
[G] Walking down the road, saw the dog across the street
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Going to the centre to buy a lotto ticket
[C] Yeah nah yeah
I've been [G] thinking about you, are you thinking about me
[C] Strum along with us c'mon one, two three
[G] Win or lose we'll [D7] play our ukule[G]le (mmm mmm mmm)
[G] What would you do with 37 million?
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Would you tell everyone or not say a word
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Singing, playing, having such a party
I’m [C] designated driver of my new Maserati
[G] Win or lose we'll [D7] play our ukule[G]le (mmm mmm mmm)
[C] Sometimes things aren’t always what they [G] seem
But [C] that won’t stop us reaching for our [D7] dreams.
[G] This time tomorrow, it’ll be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] it’ll be al[G]right
[G] Nek minute you're on holiday, halfway round the world
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Living the dream on your big OE
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Climbing all the way to the top of the hill
[C] Doing what I want and enjoying the view
[G] Win or lose we'll [D7] play our ukule[G]le (mmm mmm mmm)
[C] Sometimes things aren’t always what they [G] seem
But [C] that won’t stop us reaching for our [D7] dreams.
[G] This time tomorrow, it will be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] it’ll be al[G]right, yeah, nah, yeah
[G] This time tomorrow, it will be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] yeah, nah [G] yeah. [****]
A fantastic photo by Simon Woolf.
"Talk about special! Our garden had a lovely fleeting visit this morning.
I heard the tune, and knew instantly it wasn't a Tui!
A Korimako, our native Bellbird are often heard but rarely seen. To have one flitting around our place was so wonderful … View moreA fantastic photo by Simon Woolf.
"Talk about special! Our garden had a lovely fleeting visit this morning.
I heard the tune, and knew instantly it wasn't a Tui!
A Korimako, our native Bellbird are often heard but rarely seen. To have one flitting around our place was so wonderful to see, and hear. The blue around the Korimako's bill and face is pollen from our native fuschia. Over the past few days the luck I've had in our garden has been amazing. Karori is one great place to see a range of native, and sometimes rare and beautiful wildlife."
Hey Neighbours!
Is your Mobile plan one of the many Winter bills piling up? It might be time to review it so you can relax..even just a smidge?! Compare all the mobile plans and providers on Mobile Compare and find a plan that lets you stay connected without overpaying.
Retired and seeking friendship, interesting outings and speakers at monthly meetings (4th Thursday of each month except Jan & Dec) then contact Caryl 04 5604676 or Graham 04 5692914 or 027 5693435.
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The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.
Send up to five… View moreTell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.
Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.
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