Book Readings the week before Christmas
We've got together with a team of local authors to have readings of some great books for kids. Parents and Grandparents welcome to bring their kids or grandkids, free coffee, tea and bikkies, you are welcome to leave a koha in our box and enjoy an hour out of the house with us at The Rose Centre:
11am December 17 - Judy Lawn
11am December 19 - Norah Wilson reads "My Sweet Girl and the bag of purple balloons".
11am December 20 - Geoff Allen will read his brand new book "The Fairies of Down Under and Other Pākehā Tales"
11am December 21 - we don't have the author of this best seller, but local friend of The Rose Centre Gail Kapa will read the Te Reo version "Paraweta", whilst John Davies from The Rose Centre will read the English, "Poo Bum"!
There is no registration for the events, it's general admission, show up, and if we go over 110 visitors we will just have to apologise...but we think this is a more than manageable number on the grounds of probability! Koha only, donate what you can afford and if that's zero, it's zero. We would like to help you with an activity and we'd love you to help us with our never ending spend but we know the pressure for families at Christmas!
Thanks to Gecko Press we also have one kids book from their lovely lineup to give away each day. It'll be a mystery who will win till the day!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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January 2026 New Year Specials on Tree, Hedge & Garden work
Hi Neighbours,
Shoreside Trees is offering January 2026 New Year Special discounted prices on tree and hedge work and large garden tidy ups.
Our team has had a small break and we are now ready to get stuck into what we do best – providing top quality arborist and garden services.
If you are lucky enough to still have some time off, why not get in touch with Stu to arrange a one-on-one consultation for any tree or garden needs you have plans for.
Stu has been in the industry for 20+ years and prides himself on offering a prompt and professional service from the initial quote with expert advice to carrying out the work in a timely manner by our experienced arborist and garden crews with emphasis on the final finish to provide a truly top-quality service. Our google reviews speak for themselves!!
You can also enquire over the phone with Stu about our supply of top-quality mulch to nurture your gardens this summer and our firewood available for this coming winter. We have limited stock available on both so give Stu a call directly for pricing.
Please see below for a list of the types of services on offer for you:
Tree Services - Tree removals, Tree pruning, Tree reductions, Trimming & Shaping, View Restoration, Stumpgrinding, Chipping, 24/7 Emergency Storm Damage, Site / Section Clearing
Garden Services - Hedge trimming, Reductions and Shaping, Garden Tidy Ups, Pre-Sale Property Tidy Ups, Rubbish Removal
We would love to hear from you, so please get in touch with Stu to arrange your free quote now.
Call or text: 021 175 8660 Freephone: 0800 920 013 Email: Stu@shoresidetrees.co.nz
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10% Yes! New Year, New Me
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16.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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73.2% Nah - not for me
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