collectors
tonight i had a knock on the door it was7pm i opened the door to see a young man about 18 or so standing there with a redcross on his shirt on the left lapel{ IT WAS VERY DARK OUTSIDE}he mumbled something about collecting for Red cross i said i dont give money at the door as i dont have any and finished with telling him isnt it a bit late to be door knocking, he just shrugged and mumbled something that sounded like Whatever . i then stepped back inside and he went out the gate slamming it behind him I LOCKERD THE DOOR has anyone else in the grey st area had a visit from this person??i believe Red Cross is not doing door knocking anymore
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
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72.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.1% Hmm, maybe?
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11.6% Yes!
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