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There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!
Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View moreThere is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!
Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
On Monday 17th, a few of us met with at Loco Cafe Alexa Belavskis of Fab Feathy to discuss the notion of a Community Garden. I know some of you wanted to come but couldn't make it. In attendance were Fiona Downey, Sandie Fletcher, a lovely couple called Dale and Mike (didn't have their … View moreOn Monday 17th, a few of us met with at Loco Cafe Alexa Belavskis of Fab Feathy to discuss the notion of a Community Garden. I know some of you wanted to come but couldn't make it. In attendance were Fiona Downey, Sandie Fletcher, a lovely couple called Dale and Mike (didn't have their last names, sorry), fresh from saving the tree outside the Union Church, and me. We were encouraged by Mark Allingham of SWDC to develop a plan for (hopefully) the vacant lot opposite Loco Cafe for an organic fruit and vegetable Featherston Community Garden. Lots of great ideas were generated, the three most important being: 1) Set up a Planning Group with enthusiasm and ideas for the site; 2) take the Plan back to the community for consultation; 3) submit the Plan to the Community Board. Other ideas were to enlist the help of the Featherston Menzshed (hopefully using my husband, Roy Glover as liaison!) to build raised garden beds; and SuperValue for compost. Also, a potting shed, tool shed, teaching days for locals wishing to start their own gardens at home; learning days for local kids, etc., etc. As you can see, there's a lot of work to do, but also a real opportunity to achieve there important goals: - develop an attractive showcase for Featherston Main Street; - develop a garden for people who need help with providing fresh produce for their families; - develop a focal point for Featherston as an organic hub. Could you please indicate if you'd be willing to be involved, and in what capacity? This might include donating an hour of your time to weeding, or volunteering to be an educator for establishing and maintaining gardens, or simply contributing to the compost pile! Grateful for any help.
Sir Qubit, a most singular cat, is a kitten looking for a new home. He would suit just about any home. He is playful and friendly, enjoys the company of children and gets on fine with other animals.
He is desexed, flea and worm treated, and vaccinated.
Adoption fee $140. Call or message 0210 … View moreSir Qubit, a most singular cat, is a kitten looking for a new home. He would suit just about any home. He is playful and friendly, enjoys the company of children and gets on fine with other animals.
He is desexed, flea and worm treated, and vaccinated.
Adoption fee $140. Call or message 0210 843 8935, email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com or direct message me for more information.
Tomorrow is Spider man Saturday! Pop in tomorrow and try our new Spidey experience.
In this little 5 minute demo you get to be the web flinging Spider Man himself!
For only $8 you'll get to experience the Hi Def Spider man experience.
Trust me it's so worth it!
Hi Neighbours,
As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.
Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
… View moreHi Neighbours,
As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.
Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.
But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.
To read more, click here.
Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?
Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?
Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.
Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.
- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important … View moreIs it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.
Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.
- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important things to note are not to get too close (these sprays can go up to four metres), and to do it at dusk once the wasps have returned to their nests. If you are unsure where the nests are, you can usually follow the wasp to it, as they don't travel too far away.
- Vespex is a protein-based bait which is suitable for use on the vespula wasp species. This is usually done at landscape scale as a small tub of bait can cover a large area. You don't need to find the nests as the wasps carry the bait home with them. Vespex is not at all attractive to bees. If there is a problem in your area you can learn all about the use of vespex here. You will need to be an approved user - a short 10-minute video course is all that is required. Vespex is not suitable for paper wasps as they prefer live bait. You can also contribute to our fight against wasps here: givealittle.co.nz...
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?
[Note, if … View moreWe want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?
[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff, please mark your post "NQ"]
Small wooden train with trailer and bricks. Engine 14 cms long.
Large train with 3 trailers. Engine 25 cms long.
Flower stack. 26cms high.
$10 each.
The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View moreThe Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?
[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff.co.nz, please mark your post "NQ"]
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