Want to learn about the habitat of the Kiwis found locally in the BOP?
Address:
Otanewainuku Scenic Reserve - Meet at the carpark
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Join founding member of the Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust Carole Long for a special visit to the Otanewainuku forest!
The team will welcome visitors to the site and explain the work being done to protect wildlife and unique vegetation on site, then guided walks will be taken after.
This is a FREE event 🌱 Please meet at the Otanewainuku Trig Walk Carpark at 9:15am ready to start the walk at 9:30am.
How to get there:
619/667 Mountain Road, Oropi
Take Oropi Road south from Tauranga and turn onto Mountain Road just past Oropi. There is a small car park, public shelter, toilet and picnic area by the road. Alternatively, access Mountain Road from No 2 Road near Te Puke.
Tuesday 21st March is also World Forest Day!
Please RSVP so we have an idea of the numbers attending the site visit, we'll see you on the day!
RSVP on the Sustainable Backyards App sby.envirohub.org.nz...
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.