Help needed! Kelmarna Redevelopment Stage 1 starts next week
The Creation of The Village Green
After almost a year of consultation and design work with Carl Pickens, Landscape Architect, the first Kelmarna Redevelopment project begins and we are very very excited! With assistance from Waitemata Local Board and a very generous local resident and longtime supporter of the Gardens, we will start drainage and levelling work on Monday November 21st. The end picture will be a spatious two tiered picnic and community area under the shade of our Macrocarpa, with clear line of sight across the paddocks to Herne Bay - The Village Green!
But to get there we need some hard work from generous volunteers!
We need four or five volunteers on each of Tuesday November 22 and Wednesday November 23 to help back fill drainage trenches, barrow gravel and barrow topsoil. We will also need some the following week, but the day will depend on weather and progress. There will be a delicious wholesome lunch provided for all helpers!
Please email Guy at Kelmarnagardens@gmail.com if you can help with barrowing, lunch preparation or any other tasks on:
- Tuesday November 22; or
- Wednesday November 23; or
- the following week, day to be determined (apologies for the imprecision but it is out of our control).
We also need the following materials so if anyone has any ideas for sourcing them through sponsorship or at a discounted rate please get in touch:
Bugle head screws,
Bedding sand,
Wide joint paving grout,
100x75mm H4 posts,
GAP 7 basecourse,
Clean screened topsoil and/or lawn mix.
All offers of help gratefully received!
Nga mihi nui
Kelmarna Community Garden Trust
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
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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