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1541 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1541 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kapiti

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1541 days ago

Maori land at Kapiti Airport

Alan from Raumati Beach

Alan Tristram says KCDC have passed a unanimous resolution, moved by the Mayor, supporting returning airport land to the original Maori owners from whom it was taken under the Public Works Act in 1939.
Story -- bit.ly...

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1541 days ago

Investigators ask public for help in search for propeller

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is asking Ōtaki residents to help locate a propeller that is thought to have fallen off a plane moments before a fatal crash.

The yellow-tipped wooden prop is still missing after it is believed to have fallen from pilot Nigel Anthony Frderikson's … View more
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is asking Ōtaki residents to help locate a propeller that is thought to have fallen off a plane moments before a fatal crash.

The yellow-tipped wooden prop is still missing after it is believed to have fallen from pilot Nigel Anthony Frderikson's amateur-built aircraft before the incident at Ōtaki Airstrip on August 17.

The propeller is believed to be somewhere near the Ōtaki township.Anyone who finds it should leave it in place and photograph it.

CAA can be contacted on isi@caa.govt.nz or 0508 472 338). Alternatively local police can be contacted.

Pictured is a propeller similar to the one sought by the CAA.

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1541 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

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

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Wellington yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1541 days ago

Winter Sale - Stacks Furniture

Stacks Designer Furniture

Mid - Century for this Century. Clean, uncluttered design principles brought to the modern home just for you. Find out more

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1541 days ago

Cosy Care Suite living at Elderslea

Oceania Healthcare

Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.

There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your … View more
Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.

There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your friends and family with tea and biscuits, just as you always have.

Even in the midst of winter, your days will be filled with the things you love – from venturing out on a scenic van trip, to enjoying delicious home-cooked meals like roast chicken with all the trimmings.

Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Elderslea, Upper Hutt.
Find out more

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1541 days ago

Dulcis Tibia recorder quartet concert

Roger from Waikanae

Dulcis Tibia is presenting a concert of classical music. The quartet plays more than 10 different recorders and two of them are over two metres long.
The concert is on Saturday (29 August) at the Mahara Gallery at 3:30 pm.

Because of Covid-19 level 2 restrictions the audience will be limited to… View more
Dulcis Tibia is presenting a concert of classical music. The quartet plays more than 10 different recorders and two of them are over two metres long.
The concert is on Saturday (29 August) at the Mahara Gallery at 3:30 pm.

Because of Covid-19 level 2 restrictions the audience will be limited to 30 people. The first 30 people to arrive at the venue will be admitted. Bookings are not being taken.

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1544 days ago

Another one bites the dust

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.

Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.

The … View more
The Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.

Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.

The 2250 registered runners would not be receiving a refund, but would be able to enter for free next year.

Jacques said the decision to cancel was "especially gutting" as it was the 35th anniversary of the marathon, which is the longest running running event in Wellington.

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1542 days ago

Microwave

Melva from Paraparaumu

Sharp Microwave for sale. Smallish. It is 20 years old but works as new. $25.00. Sorry no photo. Phone 2982820

Price: $25

1542 days ago

Keep supporting small business - promo!

David Downs from SOS Business

Hi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the … View moreHi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the local businesses out here

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1542 days ago

Retirement village plans rankle eco-hamlet residents

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Ferndale Dr residents say their narrow dead-end road was never designed to cope as an access way to a construction traffic.

Summerset's $150m village is projected to house up to 400 people in 300 dwellings near the Kāpiti Expressway.

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