79 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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6 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Have you ever been bullied?
  • 79.8% Yes
    79.8% Complete
  • 19.9% No
    19.9% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1647 votes
1 day ago

Open Thursdays 10am - 2pm

Bev Goodall from Activate Link Op Shop - Activate Church Papakura

We will be open tomorrow Saturday 18th May from 10am - 2pm so come and check out our stock of good quality clothing, jewellery, kitchen ware, shoes, linen, books, toys and knick knacks.
Down the drive at Activate Church, 11 Tironui Rd. Parking at the back.

8 hours ago

UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING SALE ON NOW

Dave from Takanini Traders

UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING AT TAKANINI TRADERS - THIS WEEKEND
NEW FURNITURE AT CRAZY LOW PRICES
211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI