Trees fit for a king, queen
From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
The Waimakariri District Council will plant trees this Saturday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III.
Tree planting will take place in each of the main towns across the district: Oxford, Rangiora, Woodend and Kaiapoi.
Mayor Dan Gordon said the plantings would provide an opportunity for the whole district to come together and pay their respects.
‘‘We received many queries and requests from people as to how we were going to commemorate the passing of the Queen and the ascension of the King.
‘‘We have decided not to hold a formal memorial, but instead to undertake a tree planting for both.
‘‘The Queen was an avid lover of the outdoors and the King is a very passionate advocate of the environment, so we felt it fitting to plant a tree in their honour.
Gordon said English oak trees had been chosen, which would provide a place for future generations to pay their respects.
Victoria Park in Rangiora was chosen as one location.
The park was named after the Queen’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.
In 2005 Queen Elizabeth II surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest reigning British Monarch in history.
Other locations included the Kaiapoi Domain, Woodend Recreation Reserve and Pearson Park in Oxford.
Gordon said the tree plantings were open to the public to attend.
‘‘We will be joined by the chairs of the four community boards in each location, where we will jointly plant the trees and unveil commemorative plaques.
"We welcome everyone to come along and join us on this special occasion.’’
■ Plantings for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III on Saturday, October 1:
- 9.30am, Pearson Park, Oxford.
- 12pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora.
- 2pm, Woodend Recreation Ground.
- 3.30pm, Kaiapoi Domain.
* Public interest journalism funded through NZ on Air.
It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!
Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Loading…
