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1188 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1188 days ago

Firewood - Dry Pine

Sandra from Havelock North

Large load of dry pine chainsawed boughs from 30 year old trees. Approximately 3 cubic metres. Excellent hot burning and ready to burn now. Delivery Havelock North or Hastings and can deliver during Level 4. Phone 021434704

Price: $250

1188 days ago

Print company soaring with success

Competenz

Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, … View more
Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, the award is an acknowledgement of the time and effort he has put into his craft.

“It’s really special and a reminder that you get out what you put in,” he says. “The award is something I’ll happily carry with me throughout my career.”

It's awesome to see not only one of our apprentices getting recognition, but also the skilled team member who trained him winning an award.

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1191 days ago

International Dog Day

Jenny Nilsson from House of Travel Jenny Nilsson

Happy International Dog Day from one of our HOT dogs Ted who has been very busy today working from home in Level 4! 🐾💜

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1191 days ago

Luxury Lodge Escape Package

Jenny Nilsson from House of Travel Jenny Nilsson

We have just in this amazing Luxury Lodge Escape!
Hapuku Lodge & Bay of Many Coves
Christchurch to Blenheim 6 nights/7 days
Winter Special! May - Sep 2021: from $3560 pp (twin share)
Spring & Summer! Oct - Nov 2021: from $4180 pp (twin share)
For a stunning luxury lodge experience, … View more
We have just in this amazing Luxury Lodge Escape!
Hapuku Lodge & Bay of Many Coves
Christchurch to Blenheim 6 nights/7 days
Winter Special! May - Sep 2021: from $3560 pp (twin share)
Spring & Summer! Oct - Nov 2021: from $4180 pp (twin share)
For a stunning luxury lodge experience, collect your rental car in Christchurch and head north through Waipara wine country to Kaikoura for a special stay at Hapuku Lodge in a stunning rural and mountain setting. Enjoy whale watching from the skies, and a Heli-picnic at a remote loca-tion on Mt Fyffe. From Kaikoura drive to Picton, where a boat transfer whisks you away to the secluded and luxury lodge of Bay of Many Coves set in the heart of Queen Charlotte Sound. These two beautiful lodges are part of the Luxury Lodges of New Zealand - a select group of the finest boutique properties in New Zealand.
Includes:
✔ 4 days car hire - Toyota RAV 4 (or similar) Christchurch to Picton, unlimited kilometres, standard insurance
✔ 3-nights accommodation at Hapuku Lodge + Treehouse, Kaikoura in a Hapuku Room, including breakfast and dinner
✔ Kaikoura Heli-Picnic on Mt Fyffe
✔ Whale Watching by plane
✔ Return boat transfer Picton to The Bay of Many Coves
✔ 3-nights accommodation at Bay of Many Coves, Queen Charlotte Sounds in a one-bedroom apartment, including breakfast.
✔ Transfers from Picton to Blenheim Airport, private shuttle
✔ Detailed day by day itinerary
T's & C's apply
To find out more call us on Hastings 06 878 8858 or Havelock North 06 877 8737

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1191 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1192 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1192 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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1201 days ago
1193 days ago

Last week to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Hawkes Bay – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?

Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...

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1194 days ago

Help your local small business - and get $10!

David Downs from SOS Business

If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.

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1194 days ago

Bernina feet

Paula from Camberley

Hi I am looking for Bernina 830 record feet please does anyone have some or know where I can get some.

1194 days ago

Tamariki Talks - Fun Challenges

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Hawke's Bay

Looking for a new challenge to kick start Rārua? 😃

It's time to pull out the colouring pens, pencils and get the whānau involved as we have an awesome Drawing Challenge for you! ✏️

Click on the link below and let us know how you go!

1194 days ago

Ear Savers or mask Extenders

Denise from Marewa

Here's a quick and simple knitting pattern to make ear savers. Instead of attaching the mask elastic to your ears, you hook onto the buttons. This saves rubbing on your ears but also tightens the mask onto your face, preventing slipping.

mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com...

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1195 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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