Native Plant Sale 13 March 11.00 - 1.00 pm
The Forest and Bird Hastings Havelock North branch nursery has plants for available for sale and these will be sold this Saturday 13 March from 11.00 am - 1.00 pm in the carpark at the Havelock North Scout Hall in Napier Road. This is just opposite the medical centre. The plants will be $5 each (cash only) and are all well grown in PB2’s:
Lemonwood
Pseudopanax - Five finger – mixed
Akeake – red
Hoheria
Totara
Kahikatea
Karo
Ribbonwood
Coprosma rhamnoides
Coprosma repens - Taupata
Coprosma robusta - Karamu
Phormium cookianum
Saltmarsh ribbonwood
Harakeke – swamp flax
Wineberry
Pittosporum tenufolium
Kawakawa
Pate
Rewarewa
Hebe stricta
Plus miscellaneous native plants
Sale starts 11.00 am (no sales before this time) and runs until 1.00 pm or until plants are all gone whichever comes first! We hope to see you there.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.2% Yes
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32.6% Maybe?
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26.2% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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FREE Hard Stuff Workshop Series
This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning!
Workshop Dates & Topics
11 February 2026
-Enduring Power of Attorney, PPPR & Wills
-Advanced Care Planning
-Funeral Planning
18 February 2026
-Ageing at Home & Community Support
-Housing options in Retirement
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm with Lunch provided
Venue: Havelock North Function Centre - 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
Booking essential as numbers are limited. Call 068709060 or email hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz to register.
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