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907 days ago

'Pohutukawa Coast' free native plant programme back for 2022

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Hello, would you like some free plants? ๐ŸŒฑ

Our crazy-popular 'Pohutukawa Coast' programme is back for its 32nd year, giving away up to 2 plants per ratepayer next week. Set an alarm for ๐Ÿ“…Tuesday 7 June to check our website for the list of local distributors so you can pick up yours - we have 4280 plants ready to give away but we won't announce details until the last minute.

In the meantime we've published some reflections from the staff who lead this project. Pohutukawa Coast has delivered over 80,000 plants over the years!

This year's options for those who get in quick:
๐ŸŒฑ Pohutukawa
๐ŸŒฑ Kowhai
๐ŸŒฑ Coprosma repens
๐ŸŒฑ Renga Renga Lilly
๐ŸŒฑ Titoki
๐ŸŒฑ Plagianthus regius
๐ŸŒฑ Kaka Beak
๐ŸŒฑ Myrsine australis
๐ŸŒฑ Pseudopanax arboreus
๐ŸŒฑ Karo
๐ŸŒฑ Kohekohe
๐ŸŒฑ Pseudopanax lessonii
๐ŸŒฑ Cabbage tree
๐ŸŒฑ Hebe stricta
๐ŸŒฑ Flax
๐ŸŒฑ Melicytus ramiflorus
๐ŸŒฑ Hebe diosmifolia
๐ŸŒฑ Taraire
๐ŸŒฑ Griselinia littoralis
๐ŸŒฑ Hebe parvifolia
๐ŸŒฑ Melicope ternate

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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesnโ€™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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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 83% Yes
    83% Complete
  • 14.5% No
    14.5% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1298 votes
6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? ๐ŸŽ„

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? ๐ŸŽ„
  • 4.6% Second half of November
    4.6% Complete
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.8% A week before Christmas
    17.8% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2484 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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