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This potted iris is in bloom now. It could be slipped out of its pot easily into a sunny spot in your garden.
With its large deep purple blue flowers it will clump up over the years giving a beautiful display.
Hardy and easy to grow.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
We have bags of spray free Shannon walnuts in their shell for sale. Shannon was propagated in NZ and is very similar to the popular Wilson Wonder. Walnuts are one of the best plant food sources of omega-3s.
Bags are $10 each. Money in letter box pse. Will be outside our gate this weekend fine … View moreWe have bags of spray free Shannon walnuts in their shell for sale. Shannon was propagated in NZ and is very similar to the popular Wilson Wonder. Walnuts are one of the best plant food sources of omega-3s.
Bags are $10 each. Money in letter box pse. Will be outside our gate this weekend fine weather permitting.
60 Wilkie Street, Greytown (021 509 461)
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
Come and have some fun and get a real sense of achievement.
Saturday Nov 8th at Martinborough Rugby grounds. Bring your bike and give it a go. We cater for not so serious riders and serious riders too. Finish off with a Greytown Butchery award winning sausage sizzle. Go to MCFR.org for more info… View moreCome and have some fun and get a real sense of achievement.
Saturday Nov 8th at Martinborough Rugby grounds. Bring your bike and give it a go. We cater for not so serious riders and serious riders too. Finish off with a Greytown Butchery award winning sausage sizzle. Go to MCFR.org for more info and to register.
This bearded iris is so keen it has come into flower in its pot. If it was in the ground the flower stalk would be a metre high.
Name: Autumn Prince
Bearded iris love to sunbathe with their rhizomes sitting on top of the soil. They are frost hardy and can withstand drought after a year or … View moreThis bearded iris is so keen it has come into flower in its pot. If it was in the ground the flower stalk would be a metre high.
Name: Autumn Prince
Bearded iris love to sunbathe with their rhizomes sitting on top of the soil. They are frost hardy and can withstand drought after a year or two .
Pickup is in Kuripuni Masterton
Thanks for looking
Price $8.00. This is rock bottom price . In the nurseries they are over $20 but I dont have the overhead expenses they have.....Its .just lots of work cor me because I love working with bearded irises.
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your … View moreIt is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!
Has anyone got any upcoming book fairs that they need books for
Wanted to buy any Commodore 64 Computer parts. They don't have to be in working condition. Keyboards, games, datasette tape players, floppy disc drives, working power supply units etc.
Ph or text 0274444900
Beautful bearded irises are coming into flower now.
I will be selling them for only $8.00 a bare rooted rhizome.
I will attach a photo of my main iris patch and you might be able to zoom on and see the blooms more closely.
You are welcome to come and view and I can dig your order for you.
… View moreBeautful bearded irises are coming into flower now.
I will be selling them for only $8.00 a bare rooted rhizome.
I will attach a photo of my main iris patch and you might be able to zoom on and see the blooms more closely.
You are welcome to come and view and I can dig your order for you.
Bearded iris are easy to grow , are drought and frost hardy and give quick reward with their flower spikes, often flowering the following year.
They love to sunbathe with their rhizomes sitting on top of the soil . When not in flower they can provide good structure in the garden with their blue green leaves,
Simple instructions provided if needed .
Thanks for looking.
Kuripuni Masterton.
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Join us in your evening scare-ware at Featherston Memorial RSA // The Last Post for some bone-chilling choons and ghoulish grooves at the Featherston Vinyl Club's… View more🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Join us in your evening scare-ware at Featherston Memorial RSA // The Last Post for some bone-chilling choons and ghoulish grooves at the Featherston Vinyl Club's 4th Annual Halloween Ball.
Since 2022 we’ve been haunting Featherston’s Hallows to bring you a frighteningly good time, and this year will be no exception.
- Free entry (at your own risk)
- Non-members welcome
- Prizes for best dressed
- DJs spinning from 7:30pm, and going until our monsters are truly mashed.
Friday 31 October 2025 7:30pm @ Featherston Memorial RSA, 57 Fox St, Featherston
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Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View moreWant to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether you’re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.
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Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
Saturday 8th November is the annual flower show - roses and irises held in the Senior citizens hall, Cole Street, Masterton. All are welcome to enter . Open 1-3p.m. admission $2, sales table, raffles (no EFTPOS). For a schedule contact Viv on 06 3774758.
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
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