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National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?
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Potted Bearded Iris .
Name: Habit.
Large blooms with mauve upright petals and dark purple lower petals.
Bearded iris are easy to grow. Prefer some sun, can tolerate frost and drying out. Not so keen on being waterlogged.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
A nicely established Lilac plant in its pot.
The flowers are mauve with a beautiful fragrance. They flower at this time of the year.
Easy to grow, wind tolerant, and deciduous.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
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A healthy young potted PomPom bush plant.
These are deciduous bushes which at this time of the year will be covered in clusters of little white flowers like pompoms the size of a tennis ball.
The plant for sale is in the pot . It should flower next Spring for you.
The first two photos are of… View moreA healthy young potted PomPom bush plant.
These are deciduous bushes which at this time of the year will be covered in clusters of little white flowers like pompoms the size of a tennis ball.
The plant for sale is in the pot . It should flower next Spring for you.
The first two photos are of the parent plant.
A lovely hardy flowering shrub.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
There is about 4 large rhizomes in this potful, and it has two flower spikes which just opened today, so they will last a while.
Name: Princess Caroline de Monaco
Beautiful sky blue ruffled petals with bright tangerine beards
The large pot goes with the iris. The plant could go straight … View moreThere is about 4 large rhizomes in this potful, and it has two flower spikes which just opened today, so they will last a while.
Name: Princess Caroline de Monaco
Beautiful sky blue ruffled petals with bright tangerine beards
The large pot goes with the iris. The plant could go straight into the ground without much trouble.
Bearded iris are easy to grow. Drought and frost tolerant. Plant them with the rhizomes sitting on top of the soil so they can sunbathe and the roots firmed down underneath.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.
This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.
The awards, run by … View moreRyman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.
This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.
The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.
Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.
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I'm scaling down and decided to let go my Louisiana irises for $5 a rhizome.
I have 4 colours ( pictured). I have one white and some plum ones labelled but the others are not labelled.
Louisiana irises love wet ground but can tolerate drying out.
They have large side plate size flowers. … View moreI'm scaling down and decided to let go my Louisiana irises for $5 a rhizome.
I have 4 colours ( pictured). I have one white and some plum ones labelled but the others are not labelled.
Louisiana irises love wet ground but can tolerate drying out.
They have large side plate size flowers. Quite spectacular.
Ive put a photo of the plants laid out. They are perfectly fine out of the ground for a few days or so and transplant easily.
Very easy care.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
Dear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. … View moreDear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by October 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.
We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.
This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.
This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, successfully locating him in the gap between the ceiling and roof of their neighbour’s house.
Pam said “They rescued him and brought him home to me... complete with some scratches! I hate to think what would have happened had he not been found”.
Pam nominated the Hursts to let them know she is thankful for them: “It’s so good to know I have such caring neighbours who have my back. Thank you neighbours!”
Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all (plus there are prizes to be won!).
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View moreDon’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
This could be used as a piano or keyboard stool, or handy little storage table, or seat.
It measure 36 cms by 54 cms and stands 52 cms high.
Made of Rimu.
The lid lifts up with storage inside.
Could easily have some nice fabric padding added on top.
Sturdy and well made. No wobbles at all.
… View moreThis could be used as a piano or keyboard stool, or handy little storage table, or seat.
It measure 36 cms by 54 cms and stands 52 cms high.
Made of Rimu.
The lid lifts up with storage inside.
Could easily have some nice fabric padding added on top.
Sturdy and well made. No wobbles at all.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
I'm down sizing. Would prefer more room in my lounge than this lovely piece of furniture.
I'm pretty sure it is Mahogany. There is no customwood anywhere in the construction.
One large drawer and three smaller drawers.
Cabriole legs.
Drop handles.
In good second hand condition.
… View moreI'm down sizing. Would prefer more room in my lounge than this lovely piece of furniture.
I'm pretty sure it is Mahogany. There is no customwood anywhere in the construction.
One large drawer and three smaller drawers.
Cabriole legs.
Drop handles.
In good second hand condition.
Thanks for looking.
Welcome to view.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
I think this is a most beautiful hebe with its long mauve flowering fronds. It is a delicate mauve colour, not whitish as in one of the photos.
Name: Hebe Hulkeana ( A NZ nativew)
Hardy and doesn't mind drying out.
I've had one in a large concrete plant where it can fan out beautiful … View moreI think this is a most beautiful hebe with its long mauve flowering fronds. It is a delicate mauve colour, not whitish as in one of the photos.
Name: Hebe Hulkeana ( A NZ nativew)
Hardy and doesn't mind drying out.
I've had one in a large concrete plant where it can fan out beautiful showing off its Gysolphilia like flower fronds about 15 years and its still doing well. ( I think it got its roots down through the hole in the pot into the ground though)
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
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