Poll: Do you know about any community gardens near you?
Interest in Winton's community garden is blossoming as businesses donate products and local people line up to lend a hand.
It's only been a few weeks since the idea was given community board approval but already new wooden raised garden beds, adjacent to the Winton walking track, have been constructed and Winton community garden chairman Mark Taylor said he was pleased with how things were shaping up.
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8.3% No - we don't have one close by
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45.8% Yes - I know it's there but I have never had anything to do with it
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12.5% Yes - I love our community garden
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33.3% I have no idea - if we do it is really poorly advertised
Further appeal for information following Queens Park arson
Police are continuing to investigate following an arson in Queens Park, Windsor on Wednesday 3 December.
Police received a report at around 12:20am that four vehicles had been deliberately set alight.
As part of our investigations, we would like to hear from anyone who was on or around Queens Drive between 12am and 12:30am on Wednesday 3 December , or anyone with information that could assist.
Please contact Police via 105 either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251203/6133.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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