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FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — … View moreFRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so … View moreMark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.
But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN
So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
These atuumn born heifers are lovely and quiet,electric fence trained and come when you call them. Have been regularly drenched and weigh approximately 240 to 250kg.
$950 plus gst Can be viewed in Pukekohe Call or text on 021 202 5185
CRAZY SUNDAY - TAKE ANOTHER 15% OFF LOUNGE SUITES - DINING SETS AND SOFAS - OUR PRICES ARE LOW ANYWAY SO NOW YOU CAN SAVE EVEN MORE
GENUINE DEALS, GENUINE PRICES, GENUINE PRICES
33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE
Everything half-price!
Pop in this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - everything in-store is 50% off! A great chance to pick up some vintage treasures, refresh your wardrobe or just have a browse. Tag a friend who loves op-shopping 🙂
Thank you for supporting IHC New Zealand. Thank you to our … View moreEverything half-price!
Pop in this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - everything in-store is 50% off! A great chance to pick up some vintage treasures, refresh your wardrobe or just have a browse. Tag a friend who loves op-shopping 🙂
Thank you for supporting IHC New Zealand. Thank you to our incredible volunteers.
Shop hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
Premium care just meters away form our village. Join our caring community, where passion thrives. Trust Terrace Kennedy House for exceptional care and meaningful connections.
Garage sale this Saturday, Feb 1, 8am start: Furniture, household goods, books, toys, Op Shop, bric a brac, masses of DVDs at great prices! Cash only please. Behind the Pukekohe Anglican Church, the red brick church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.
Friday drop ins: Mood painting
February 7,14,21
10.30am – 1pm
Foyer outside the gallery
… View moreFriday drop ins: Mood painting
February 7,14,21
10.30am – 1pm
Foyer outside the gallery
Come and have a play with colours to help check in with your mood. Write or journal on the back of your painting. You can leave your painting to display when you have finished.
We look forward to seeing you there.
LEASED EXPIRED - MASSIVE BED SHOP CLOSING DOWN SALE
TOP QUALITY MATTRESSES - TIMBER BEDS - BEDROOM FURNITURE - GIFTS - AND LOTS MORE AT CRAZY LOW PRICES - OPEN 7 DAYS - TWO WEEKS TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
33 EDINBURGH ST PUKEKOHE - OPPOSITE FARMERS
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.
Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?
For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.
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