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2569 days ago

Nettle me this! Know your regional pests

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Although nettle can make a nice tea on occasion, the perennial nettle (Urtica diocia) that our pest plants team deal with can form dense patches that compete with other native species for space and light. Livestock also don’t like it which reduces the area available for grazing. Not to mention it stings! (Which is not a reason for controlling it of course but we are happy about that).

The upright herb can grow up to 1.5 metres tall and has leaves that are heart shaped and toothed, covered in hairs that may sting. It’s often found in older gardens, forest margins, pasture, streams and river banks.

Our pest plants team are mostly finding it around rivers and streams in the Wairarapa, but have also found it in areas which are grazed by livestock. So, if you think you’ve seen perennial nettle, the team wants to know. They’ll control it for free! Contact pest.plants@gw.govt.nz.

Read more about perennial nettle and what you can do about it here: www.gwrc.govt.nz...

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Music Recitals

Carolyn from Whitby

School students performing music at an advanced level will compete in the annual Kapi-Mana Music Festival Recitals to be held 12 and 13 October at Pataka Art + Museum, Norrie Street, Porirua. Saturday 12 October 10 minute recitals 9 am - 5 pm: Sunday 13 October 20 minute recitals 9:30 am - 4 pm. Free event. Koha appreciated. Entry between items.

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3 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70% Yes
    70% Complete
  • 26.8% No
    26.8% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1605 votes
4 days ago

Gardening section clearing

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