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Dear neighbours and NZ Gardener family,
Our April issue should be with our subscribers now and available in supermarkets and service stations (having been distributed prior to the lockdown restrictions). Whether or not it's on the stands yet is a bit patchy ... but then the incredibly brave… View moreDear neighbours and NZ Gardener family,
Our April issue should be with our subscribers now and available in supermarkets and service stations (having been distributed prior to the lockdown restrictions). Whether or not it's on the stands yet is a bit patchy ... but then the incredibly brave and hard-working supermarket staff have quite a bit on their plate right now so I understand if there is a delay! Please, please, please everyone ... don't go out to buy it! Normally of course we love you buying NZ Gardener but right now it's far more important that you stay home and stay safe. (You can buy a copy with your online shopping though! That's safe and I think we are all in the market for something uplifting to read right now).
In this issue we offered to send out sweet pea seeds to any reader who sent us a SSAE. Just to reassure you, we will still send out sweet pea seeds to any reader who is keen to participate. We are just not quite sure when! Ignore the dates in the magazine of when you needed to send the envelope in by - that has been indefinitely extended. But we cannot wait to send you the seed and for those flowers to bloom as by then we will be well through this or even have it behind us. And keep letting us know what you are sowing and growing, send in pictures of your harvest, your flowers or what you are sharing.
We always love hearing from NZ Gardener readers but now when we are all staying apart that connection means more than you can imagine. Stay home, stay safe and stay in touch everyone. For the most updated gardening advice, subscribe to our digital e-zine Get Growing, which will be delivered to your inbox completely free.
Hi all, the car battery is slowly draining with us no longer using it. Keen to get a 12V car charger, but not sure where I can source one during lockdown - any suggestions?
Would rather not leave the car running in the driveway for 1/2 hour to charge it.
Hi there who keen to join the Waikanae Beach Community Garden Group. I have noticed a lot likes over the time we have being Support our Community. But only have handful of volunteers who turn up. We need more people to join in being involved and share our vision. Please add your name to the group. … View moreHi there who keen to join the Waikanae Beach Community Garden Group. I have noticed a lot likes over the time we have being Support our Community. But only have handful of volunteers who turn up. We need more people to join in being involved and share our vision. Please add your name to the group. It will be open to the public as it always has being.
Hi to the wonderful fellow Kapiti community,
Hope you are all safe in your own bubbles and being stuck at home is not as bad as most of us first thought.
Throughout this lockdown you have probably had more time to spend with the family that our normal busy lives wouldn’t allow as much, and also … View moreHi to the wonderful fellow Kapiti community,
Hope you are all safe in your own bubbles and being stuck at home is not as bad as most of us first thought.
Throughout this lockdown you have probably had more time to spend with the family that our normal busy lives wouldn’t allow as much, and also time to do that list of chores and jobs around the house such as gardening, clearing out the garage and sorting out the old rubbish you never got the time to sort through.
Once the lockdown is lifted and we will go back to or busy lives which will be extra busy with trying to catch up on the back log throughout the lockdown, so if you have been busy in the garden or sorting out your old rubbish then call That Trailer Guy on 027-8724537 or e-mail info@thattrailerguy.co.nz to book a time/day slot too come and pick your greenwaste and rubbish up and take to the tip, also picking up the large on-line purchases, whilst you catch up with your work life once we are back to normal.
Bookings are now being taken on a first come first served basis, once we allowed to commence.
Stay Safe
That Trailer Guy
I have made some White Healing Balm which can be used to relieve muscle and back pain 15 ml Glass Containers.
Plant based ingredients no artificial additive only preservative is Vitamin E.
Natural alternative to Tiger Balm
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Kia Ora neighbours
I had an email from Countdown asking people to leave online shopping for the elderly and those with compromised health. This may be something some of us haven’t thought about.so just putting it out there.
Also, anyone know if there’s any coordinated effort to getting … View moreKia Ora neighbours
I had an email from Countdown asking people to leave online shopping for the elderly and those with compromised health. This may be something some of us haven’t thought about.so just putting it out there.
Also, anyone know if there’s any coordinated effort to getting shopping and delivery done for vulnerable people? I am sure there are plenty of us who would be willing to help out in this way.
Keep safe and well.
Noho ora mai, na
Gay
As part of the national response to COVID-19 alert level 4 Metlink will make all rail and bus services free until June.
Public transport will continue to be available for essential service workers, and to enable communities to access supermarkets, pharmacies and health facilities.
For more … View moreAs part of the national response to COVID-19 alert level 4 Metlink will make all rail and bus services free until June.
Public transport will continue to be available for essential service workers, and to enable communities to access supermarkets, pharmacies and health facilities.
For more information about this and what services are running, please read the full update on our website below.
There is an excellent article by Charlie Mitchell on Stuff today. It compares NZ's response to other countries round the world - its informative and very interesting.
my neighbour who is on the pension was told that it would cost $4 delivery fee for his insulin at kapiti lights pharmacy whereas it is free at coastlands for pensioners
Now is a great time to focus on your garden. Whether you have a large garden or a small balcony, growing vegetables is a great way to keep busy and enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labour.
We all have to act like we have the virus to break the chain, so when you’re out on narrow tracks like the Waikanae River track, please give people passing by at least 2 metres of space. On bridges, take turns crossing as they are narrow spaces. Biking on narrow tracks next to walkers is not … View moreWe all have to act like we have the virus to break the chain, so when you’re out on narrow tracks like the Waikanae River track, please give people passing by at least 2 metres of space. On bridges, take turns crossing as they are narrow spaces. Biking on narrow tracks next to walkers is not ideal, so consider changing your route to a road or wider track.
Overall Kāpiti, we’re all doing an incredible job and following safe practices, staying home and staying in our bubbles when we go out locally. Kia kaha. We’re all in this together.
This is what you can control, this is how you will save lives.
#StayHomeNZ 💛
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