Foxton Beach, Foxton

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1150 days ago

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1150 days ago

Lost Predator Kontiki 24 / 10/ 22

Peter from Foxton Beach

Lost 3.9 kms north Foxton Beach surf club. Name and contact mobile in battery chamber, $200 reward

1153 days ago

My Horowhenua/Kapiti Calendar available

Paul from Levin

My 2023 calendar is now available at Whispers Cafe, from me any time, at Ohau market (3rd Saturday of month) and at the Uniting Church hall market (1st Saturday of month). $20.

1155 days ago

OysterCatcher (1917-4)

Paul from Levin

Variable OysterCatcher at Kuku Beach.

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1153 days ago

Inbox Inspiration for Sowing & Growing

Yates

Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on … View more
Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud!
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1153 days ago

Waikanae Spring Market from 9am to 12 noon On Saturday 21

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

Our fabulous Breakfast Host, Todd Zaner, is putting in some extra hours tomorrow - broadcasting during the Waikanae Spring Market from 9am to 12 noon.
Text 022 105 1715 if you want a song played during this time and Todd will see what he can do for you 🙂
And be sure to pop down to Mahara Place… View more
Our fabulous Breakfast Host, Todd Zaner, is putting in some extra hours tomorrow - broadcasting during the Waikanae Spring Market from 9am to 12 noon.
Text 022 105 1715 if you want a song played during this time and Todd will see what he can do for you 🙂
And be sure to pop down to Mahara Place to check out all the fabulous stalls - we'll be doing a bit of a cruise around as well, so keep an eye on our page for Live updates ❤

1153 days ago

Hatsan .22 air rifle, scope and military-style bag

Mike from Glen Oroua

Near new and hardly used. Not a restricted firearm. See www.magnumimports.co.nz... for specs. Moving to town reason for selling. Buyer must provide proof of age 18 or over for sale to proceed. Can deliver. Phone Mike 027 328 6864 - HAS NOW BEEN SOLD

Price: $165

1154 days ago

Same Same but Different

Fieldays

Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading … View more
Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading technologies, and economically critical to our country.

The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Bringing town and country together over four days

The ultimate opportunity for agribusiness networking throughout the primary sector value chain.

Got to www.fieldays.co.nz to buy tickets.
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1154 days ago

In flight 1913

Paul from Levin

Pied Stilts & friends in flight at Kuku Beach

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1154 days ago

Pot plant holders, free

Lani from Foxton Beach

X2 white, x1 cream tin and x1 small blue ceramic @ 7 Shortt st, Foxton beach

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1155 days ago

Finally! Our Labour Day Bed Sale is here

Beds4U

A good night’s sleep, you deserve it!

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A good night’s sleep, you deserve it!

Enjoy our 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 with up to 60% off on NZ-made Beds & Mattresses with 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲* and 24 Months Interest-Free with Q Card (Use code:𝑳𝑨𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑹22)

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1155 days ago

Growing Your Own Linen

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Levin

Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps. 
 
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot
One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels.  Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.

Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting.
Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring.  When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well.  You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.

Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows
Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows.  About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open.  It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze.  Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.


100 days after planting, harvest the flax
The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest.  The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls.  You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots.  Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order.  Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.

See the whole method here: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1155 days ago

Free picket fence with gates

Vicky from Levin

I am replacing my front fence, including the gates, and it would be a shame for it to go to the landfill. Would somebody like to have it? You will have to remove it soon, or pick it up after my contractors have torn it down, and have the ability to transport it. I cannot deliver it.

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1155 days ago

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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