866 days ago

Save on hedge-trimming costs

Jenny from

Like the fairytale Ugly Duckling, an invasive weed tree in a hedge will keep you busy, not with feeding but with endless pruning.

Whether you have a driveway border, ornamental garden or a patch of bush, you can reduce the costs of trimming and pruning by accurately identifying the “ugly duckling”. In the photos below, the ugly duckling is a tree privet in a regularly trimmed kohuhu hedge.

See our post about chemical-free eradication of tree privet at the link below.

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4 hours ago

Celebrate Arabic Language Day at Glenfield Library

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

Join us as we celebrate Arabic Language Day with fun, vibrant, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're learning Arabic, curious about the culture, or just keen for a great community day out — there's something for all ages! See you tomorrow, 11am-2pm.

5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 10.7% Yes!
    10.7% Complete
795 votes
3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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