Want to try honey from Avocado trees?
No, this honey does not taste like Avocado! Honeybees make honey from nectar produced by flowers, which later turn into fruit (if it is a fruiting plant!). This honey comes from a large avocado orchard near Kaikohe in Northland and from Manuka scrub that was flowering on the nearby hills. My father-in-law was doing pollination work with his hives there and I managed to get this set aside for a special batch.
MGO 60+ Manuka. 500g pots. $16 for a pot, less if you buy 4+ pots. The honey is still runny but will thicken in time.
Also available in a Far North Six pot variety pack ($70), and in 2kg minibuckets ($45).
Honey can be couriered to you with Post Haste or picked up from me in Massey. Order through my business website: www.donbuckhoney.co.nz...
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
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