There's still time to try out some Spin Poi this week!
Three more Intro to Spin Poi classes lined up, and one Open class if you've played with poi before. All are free or koha. No need to book, just turn up. Poi provided. Although they are Seniors week events, all ages are welcome.
* Thursday, 12 Nov, 4pm - Intro to Spin Poi - Kilbirnie Community Centre (temporary premises behind Farmers) - if you can't make it for 4pm, I will be doing a short taster at 3.30pm as well.
* Thursday, 12 Nov, 5pm - Spin Poi Open class (ongoing) - Kilbirnie Community Centre
* Friday, 13 Nov, 11.30am - Intro to Spin Poi - Karori Community Centre
* Saturday, 14 Nov, 10am - Intro to Spin Poi - Strathmore Park Community Centre
SpinPoi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise, typically people will see improvements in grip strength, attention, focus, balance and coordination. For more information on SpinPoi, and to see people playing with poi, go to www.spinpoi.com...
Deb Gully
Live Stronger for Longer approved classes
Certified Spin Poi instructor
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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.
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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82.5% Yes
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14.7% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below