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1542 days ago

Can we find Isabelle a home?

Amy Ridout Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Isabelle wants to be a part of her local community. She wants to grow vegetables with her three children. But with rental insecurity forcing her to move three times in two years, the things that home owners take for granted are out of reach.

With no luck finding a rental property, she and her children are facing the prospect of ending up in hotel accommodation. And once you're in emergency accommodation, it becomes even harder to find a home.

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3 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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17 hours ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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1 day ago

The tiger who came to tea

Resene

Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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