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Work to improve fish habitat in our urban streams is paying dividends, with the first record of banded kokopu eggs found in Pipers Park Reserve, a tributary of the Maitai catchment.
For further information read the Our Nelson story.
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
The Waimarama Community Gardens would like to find someone who can prune pip fruit trees (apples, pears, quince). We have several that are in need of a good tidy up this month preferrably. We can pay you or negotiate some exchange - whatever your preference. Please contact Sally on 0211 709 443. … View moreThe Waimarama Community Gardens would like to find someone who can prune pip fruit trees (apples, pears, quince). We have several that are in need of a good tidy up this month preferrably. We can pay you or negotiate some exchange - whatever your preference. Please contact Sally on 0211 709 443. Thank you.
Does anyone want some egg cartons, I have a couple at home just sitting round the house if anyone wants them :)
Myrtle rust has been found on ramarama and pōhutukawa trees in and around Nelson city. Severe infections of myrtle rust could kill affected susceptible plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings. A Ministry of Primary Industries surveillance team found the … View moreMyrtle rust has been found on ramarama and pōhutukawa trees in and around Nelson city. Severe infections of myrtle rust could kill affected susceptible plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings. A Ministry of Primary Industries surveillance team found the new infections on four sites in the area recently.
The airborne disease has spread from the North Island and was found in the South Island in Collingwood, Golden Bay earlier this year. Myrtle rust affects plants in the myrtle family, which includes pohutukawa, manuka, rata, kanuka, swamp maire and ramarama, as well as commercially-grown species such as eucalyptus, feijoa and New Zealand cranberry.
The spores are thought to have crossed the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand on wind currents. Over the long term, 10 to 20 years, myrtle rust could affect iconic New Zealand plants including pōhutukawa, mānuka, rātā, kānuka, swamp maire and ramarama, as well as commercially-grown species such as eucalyptus and feijoa.
Severe infections could kill affected susceptible plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
Read the full story here.
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Hello - I am seeking some interesting places to walk -- I know most of the more used walks such as matai valley and the riverside walk in Nelson -- What are some favourite walks in the areas where you live - I'm on a fitness regime and would like a lot of variety - Many Thanks :)
International cricket returns to Nelson this summer, with the Black Caps taking on Sri Lanka in the third one-day international of the series at Saxton Oval, on Tuesday 8 January 2019.
For further information go to the latest Our Nelson story.
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If you earn less than $25,180* per year and pay the rates on your home, you could get up to $630 taken off your rates.
For further information go to the latest Our Nelson story.
When it comes to plumbing, gas and drainage around the home, some DIY is definitely a big no-no and qualified tradespeople must be used. Find out when and why you should call in a professional.
The August edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
This month:
- Let's talk about...bowel cancer screening
- Stop the spread of germs
- Celebrate the launch of the bowel cancer screening programme
Health News is available to read in the Nelson & … View moreThe August edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
This month:
- Let's talk about...bowel cancer screening
- Stop the spread of germs
- Celebrate the launch of the bowel cancer screening programme
Health News is available to read in the Nelson & Tasman Leader community paper (9 August).
Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) is an invasive weed species that poses a real threat to our environment. Its seeds are easily spread by birds, and it can form dense stands in the landscape, preventing regeneration of native species that provide all year round food and habitat for our native … View moreTaiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) is an invasive weed species that poses a real threat to our environment. Its seeds are easily spread by birds, and it can form dense stands in the landscape, preventing regeneration of native species that provide all year round food and habitat for our native birds.
For further information see the latest Our Nelson story.
Today's Mail main front page story of the teenager who suffered horrific injuries to her feet etc when landing on rocks when attempting to jump into the river in the Aniseed valley last summer has my heart felt sympathy and I hope she fully recovers.However, she is described as a … View moreToday's Mail main front page story of the teenager who suffered horrific injuries to her feet etc when landing on rocks when attempting to jump into the river in the Aniseed valley last summer has my heart felt sympathy and I hope she fully recovers.However, she is described as a "feisty and outspoken teenager" and her criticism of the nursing staff is unjustified in my experience.Her wish for a private room in a public hospital is an impossible ask , especially for a six month stay.She may have got that in Manuka St.but unless ACC came to the party the cost would be quite horrendous.I wish her well and hope her ongoing accommodation and care requirements are to her satisfaction without complaint as it seems to me that the appropriate service staff are trying to do their best for her.
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