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Hi I was wondering if you had an old computer charger you don't use any more that I could buy from $0-$20?
(It has to have the blue ring around it). Thanks🙂
Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.
Members of the Northland Coastguard Air Patrol, based at Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri, conducted an air/sea exercise with the Whangaroa Coastguard Unit on Sunday morning. Having been given an area of probability, the aircraft flew a creeping line ahead type search pattern, i.e. up and down … View moreMembers of the Northland Coastguard Air Patrol, based at Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri, conducted an air/sea exercise with the Whangaroa Coastguard Unit on Sunday morning. Having been given an area of probability, the aircraft flew a creeping line ahead type search pattern, i.e. up and down parallel lines on a North and South heading, 1/4 km. apart, whilst slowly working towards the West, and successfully located a small training "target" previously dropped in the ocean off Stephenson Island, and then locating and directing the Whangaroa Coastguard Rescue vessel back to the spot to "rescue" the target. This is the core business of the Air Patrol, being able to cover a large area of the ocean when the exact location of a missing vessel, or one in distress ,is unknown.
Recreational sailors are encouraged to join Coastguard New Zealand, and are then offered a free service in the form of a monitored Trip Report, e.g. radio to Coastguard your departure point, destination, total persons on board, and estimated time of return, so that if you don't call back and advise of your safe return on schedule, search and rescue organisations can start to look for you much more quickly than if your friends and relatives "eventually" realise that you have not returned.
Never say never, Murphy is always with us ! Safety is no accident.
If you feel that you can help this cause, contact the Air Patrol, volunteers are always welcomed.
Check out this stunning property going to auction on the 28th of September!
www.barfoot.co.nz...
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!
To read … View moreHave you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!
To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...
1. Honey: Honey is sweet and delicious, and raw honey contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes.
2. Pollination: Flowers, fruit trees, and crops in your neighborhood won’t grow without pollination, so help them thrive by providing natural pollinators.
3. Learning Experience: … View more1. Honey: Honey is sweet and delicious, and raw honey contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes.
2. Pollination: Flowers, fruit trees, and crops in your neighborhood won’t grow without pollination, so help them thrive by providing natural pollinators.
3. Learning Experience: Many things can be learned from bees, and observing the bees comb building, honey making, or egg laying can be fascinating.
4. Inexpensive Hobby: Once you’ve spent the initial investment on beekeeping materials and protective clothing, all that’s needed is your time.
5. Help Stop Colony Collapse Disorder: Due to the effects of colony collapse disorder (CCD), bees are disappearing. So raising bees and nurturing them helps to increase their numbers.
6. Stress Relief: Watching your bees’ activities or working with them can help you keep focused and your mind off other things.
7. Beeswax: Beeswax is a by-product of hives and makes great candles, lip balm, wood polish, and more.
8. Health: Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties and the acidity in honey keeps bacteria from growing.
To find out more, or to start beekeeping click here.
Hello neighbours in the north, here's an interesting tree you can grow. Looks like there's not much chance for the rest of us.... :-)
Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!
Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.
The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.
Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.
We want to offer a HUGE congratulations to Kayla Paine our Powerade Fitbit Winner! From the whole team at FreshChoice Ruakaka, we hope you enjoy your new Fitbit.
From their Orchard Oak Kitchen range and is crafted from solid oak with pine internal construction. Two to choose from. Both in excellent condition, being about 1 year old. New store price is $1699. These are for sale for $1000 each.
Includes; Four doors, two drawers with metal runners, two … View moreFrom their Orchard Oak Kitchen range and is crafted from solid oak with pine internal construction. Two to choose from. Both in excellent condition, being about 1 year old. New store price is $1699. These are for sale for $1000 each.
Includes; Four doors, two drawers with metal runners, two overhead cabinets with gas struts, eighteen bottle wine rack, two fixed shelves.
Dimensions: Height 2100 x Width 1000 x 665mm. Buyer must organise pick up from Kerikeri area.
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:
1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...
2.… View moreHello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:
1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...
2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...
3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...
Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store.
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