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53 days ago

Winter Gardening

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

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12 hours ago

Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'

Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.

↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓

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6 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?

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Have you ever had a scary flight?
  • 56% Yes!
    56% Complete
  • 44% No, it's always been smooth flying
    44% Complete
732 votes
1 day ago

Red Cross, Onekawa Op Shop special event

Shirley from Taradale

Hi everyone!

Don't forget that this Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 12 noon, we'll be opening our doors for a special event at the Cadbury Road Onekawa Op Shop! It's a rare opportunity to join us for a delightful day of books, knitting, and fantastic finds.

We'll have end of rolls and small fabric pieces available, so make sure to bring small denominations of cash for quick check-out. You'll also find rolls of fabric and linings at amazing prices - just $5 for small rolls and $10 for large rolls. Check out the photos for more details.

Let's make this Saturday morning a wonderful start to the weekend with great bargains and happy vibes. Can't wait to see you there!

Best wishes,
Bonnie
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