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We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
Taranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their hives, fortnightly, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, weather dependent. This course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member, ($30 per year). For more details feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
Taranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their hives, fortnightly, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, weather dependent. This course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member, ($30 per year). For more details feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
Fees free level 3 Beekeeping available through Land Based Training
This course starts on 4th August and comprises 20 one day workshops over 40 weeks.
On successful completion you should have enough knowledge to be employable with minimum supervision to manage hives and apiaries, and /or to … View moreFees free level 3 Beekeeping available through Land Based Training
This course starts on 4th August and comprises 20 one day workshops over 40 weeks.
On successful completion you should have enough knowledge to be employable with minimum supervision to manage hives and apiaries, and /or to understand a lot more about what is happening in your own hives.
As part of the course you will have the opportunity to pass the DECA exam.
For more information please call Land Based Training on 0508 872 466
Or info@landbasedtraining.co.nz
Or www.landbasedtraining.co.nz.........
Or call Chris on 027 444 8200
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… View moreWinter 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.
Click read more for the full story.
1 cubic metre of soft and hard DRY firewood.
The picture is my whole stack of firewood for sale.
The wood includes a mixture of pine, gum, poplar, Pohutukawa, puriri tree and many more. This is dry and ready to burn for this winter.
This auction is for 1 one cubic metre of firewood.
… View more1 cubic metre of soft and hard DRY firewood.
The picture is my whole stack of firewood for sale.
The wood includes a mixture of pine, gum, poplar, Pohutukawa, puriri tree and many more. This is dry and ready to burn for this winter.
This auction is for 1 one cubic metre of firewood.
If you want more than 1 cube, just purchases this auction and we can arrange the rest after sale as I can deliver 3 cube at a time.
I only have 10 cube of DRY firewood left, so get in quick!
Delivery prices are as follows, and is an extra cost.
New Plymouth (Spotswood-Glen Avon) $30.00
Bell Block, Inglewood $35.00
Waitara, Oakura $45.00
Any Questions just ask.
Text on: 027 279 23 62
Fees free level 3 Beekeeping available through Land Based Training
This course starts on 4th August and comprises 20 one day workshops over 40 weeks.
On successful completion you should have enough knowledge to be employable with minimum supervision to manage hives and apiaries, and /or to … View moreFees free level 3 Beekeeping available through Land Based Training
This course starts on 4th August and comprises 20 one day workshops over 40 weeks.
On successful completion you should have enough knowledge to be employable with minimum supervision to manage hives and apiaries, and /or to understand a lot more about what is happening in your own hives.
As part of the course you will have the opportunity to pass the DECA exam.
For more information please call Land Based Training on 0508 872 466
Or info@landbasedtraining.co.nz
Or www.landbasedtraining.co.nz......
Or call Chris on 027 444 8200
Taranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their hives, fortnightly, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, weather dependent. This course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member, ($30 per year). For more details feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.
So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:
Sell it:
If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.
Donate the Mattress:
You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.
Consider Recycling:
If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.
Break It Yourself:
If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.
Re-Purposing:
An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.
With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.
Fees free level 3 Beekeeping available through Land Based Training
This course starts on 4th August and comprises 20 one day workshops over 40 weeks.
On successful completion you should have enough knowledge to be employable with minimum supervision to manage hives and apiaries, and /or to … View moreFees free level 3 Beekeeping available through Land Based Training
This course starts on 4th August and comprises 20 one day workshops over 40 weeks.
On successful completion you should have enough knowledge to be employable with minimum supervision to manage hives and apiaries, and /or to understand a lot more about what is happening in your own hives.
As part of the course you will have the opportunity to pass the DECA exam.
For more information please call Land Based Training on 0508 872 466
Or info@landbasedtraining.co.nz
Or www.landbasedtraining.co.nz...
Or call Chris on 027 444 8200
Taranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their hives, fortnightly, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, weather dependent. This course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member, ($30 per year). For more details feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Taranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their hives, fortnightly, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, weather dependent. This course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member, ($30 per year). For more details feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.
Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!
Join the Madrigal Companie, Sunday August 4th, 2024 at 3pm in the Sir Paul Reeves Centre (The Vicarage) for an afternoon of music and song. $15pp at the door (includes afternoon tea). This is a fundraiser for the Taranaki Cathedral Project. See you there! Contact: Jen 027 702 7993
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