Christchurch Garden's On Display
Record number of gardens were judged this month by The Christchurch Beautifying Association in their Annual Spring Garden competition. It was pleasing to see a number of new entrants entering first the first time. This free to enter competition included several classes for Residential, Commercial properties and Retirement Villages.
The Christchurch Beautifying Association will be holding The Summer Garden Competition in early 2019 with entries closing on January 30th 2019.
Plan your garden now and be ready to show it at it's prime. Entry forms will be available from Garden Outlet's or the CBA.
Further details available from
Trevor Tubman Tel 03 3229540
Email tubman@snap.net.nz
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.6% Yes
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8% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Know Thy Neighbour? We are getting there!
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.
Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!
Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...
Have you got a great recipe for chokos?
We're looking for delicious choko recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's June issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this versatile crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 30, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.