The little solider boy from Tauranga who died in hell.
100 years ago today, New Zealand lost 842 soldiers during an ill-planned push to capture Passchendaele. It was the single worst loss of life in New Zealand's history. A Tauranga soldier's letters home from this hell-scape reveal a dark truth behind the 'glory' and ambition of many soldiers to see the world.
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Poll: When should the tree go up? ๐
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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5% Second half of November
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44.1% 1st December
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17% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
DUTCH MARKET - SATURDAY 23 NOV - TE PUNA HALL
Enjoy a cuppa and some delicious Dutch specialty treats at the Dutch Market, this Saturday (23 Nov), 10am - 12:30 pm in the Te Puna Hall. Children are welcome to sell their toys at a flea market (10-11am). A visit by Saint Nicolas is expected around 11:30 am. For info please contact: christiaan.buijsers@hollandhouse.org.nz
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.