My Resene Upcycling Award entry
This is my second upcycled filing cabinet entry - we learned a few lessons from the first! As with the first, we removed the drawers and dismantled some of them to plug the "empty" end. The remainder we flipped upside down and placed inside each filing cabinet, drainage holes drilled in both the bottom of the drawer and the bottom of the cabinet. This allowed us to only fill the top half with soil - reducing weight and meaning we have less soil to source. This time we also added casters, which will allow us to reconfigure their placement on our back porch according to what is growing in them, the weather and how we're currently using that space. I plan to plant things handy to the kitchen - one for herbs, one for hard to source ingredients (chillies, lemongrass etc), one for salad greens and one for root veg.
Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.
We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?
Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!
For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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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