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In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on pollen-rich plants for bees, growing prunes, assessing problem fruit trees, diagnosing sick citrus and Sheryn Dean's pick of the best seed catalogues. Our crop of the week is mizuna, one of the speediest winter greens.
Author of A Tree in the House Annabelle Hickson shares ideas on natural and beautiful arrangements for funeral flowers and we have some wonderful prizes up for grabs including a Naturally Neem prize pack, dolomite and gypsum from Burnet's and a SlimCut lopper from Gardena.
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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.
A Christmas Carol at Glenfield Library
Come and enjoy the festive spirit and warm community vibes.
Tomorrow, 4:30pm-5:30pm, everyone is welcome.
Let’s sing together and spread the joy of Christmas throughout the community.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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24.8% No
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