Geocaching
Get the whole family involved in the outdoors.
There are more than 3 million geocache players in the world. Peter will introduce members to his hobby and explain how it works, where it has taken him and why he keeps going back for more. He’ll give an outline of what geocaching is all about and explain why it’s popular with young and old alike.
There are currently over 3.4 million hidden caches for players to find. 2022 was the biggest year on record, with a massive 83,720,498 find logs posted throughout the year.
Members can find out about this fascinating hobby that only needs a smartphone to get you going and is something you can enjoy with the grandkids (or on your own!) while enjoying nature and discovering new places right on your doorstep.
Date: Thursday, 25 July
Time: 10.00am - 12-00noon
Tauranga SeniorNet Club Inc. More information at www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz...
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When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?
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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.