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1754 days ago

Plants for Sale

David from Pakuranga Heights

Snow Gum (Eucalyptus). Popular small garden tree. Drought resistant. Creamy white flowers attract bees. Evergreen, slender aromatic leaves. $10.
Feijoa. Native to South America. Popular garden shrub with delicious fruit. $10.
Camellia. Popular flowering shrub with shiny leaves, native to Native to China, Japan, Indonesia. $10.

Canton Lace aka China Doll (Radamachera sinica). Native to East Asia. Evergreen, medium sized tree, bean pods attract seed eating birds such as rosella and gold finches. $10.

Spider Grass aka St Bernard Lily, Airplane Plant, Hen and Chickens. Native to Tropical and Southern Africa. Variegated. Indoor/Outdoor, pot plant or ground cover. Free with any other purchase.

Text me on 0211441729.

Price: $10

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42.4% Yes
    42.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Maybe?
    31.6% Complete
  • 26% No
    26% Complete
408 votes
5 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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