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We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!
Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.
The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.
The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.
From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View moreThe New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.
From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.
NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.
Wellington | Sat 15 Sept | 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Solway College's fundraising group will be selling some of our delicious fundraiser honey at a stall in Memorial Square as part of Carterton's Daffodil Festival on Sunday. We'll also have tartan items in the college Ferguson tartan to sell and some raffles with fabulous prizes. Look … View moreSolway College's fundraising group will be selling some of our delicious fundraiser honey at a stall in Memorial Square as part of Carterton's Daffodil Festival on Sunday. We'll also have tartan items in the college Ferguson tartan to sell and some raffles with fabulous prizes. Look out for our stall and support our fundraising efforts. Thanks! PS If you can't get along to the stall but want to buy some honey or tartan items, email scoop@solwaycollege.school.nz
Hi neighbours. Did you know you can take a bus and avoid the fuss, to lots of great shows and concerts in Wellington?
Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a hilarious disaster from London’s West End. The members of Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast … View moreHi neighbours. Did you know you can take a bus and avoid the fuss, to lots of great shows and concerts in Wellington?
Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a hilarious disaster from London’s West End. The members of Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes with hilarious and disastrous results as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s delightful classic. Showing in November 2018.
And Shorty Street lovers from all walks of life won’t want to miss your favourite soap come to life on the stage. Meet playboy Doctor Chris Warner and humanitarian Doctor Hone Ropata from Ferndale, a town where love never lasts, shocking events happen each week, and every Christmas someone dies. “You’re not in Guatamala now Dr Ropata.” Showing in March 2019.
Give the team a call to book your show and transport on 06 370 6600 today!
Mountain bike track planners feel blindsided by the Department of Conservation's reversal of support…
Daffodil Day Festival time again - Catch the bus and pick a bunch of daffodils, join in the fun of the Street Market or buy a ticket for the Daffodil Express Steam Train. Plus, The Big Wai Art Sale is on at the Events Centre too! See you there!
Discover the mighty Waikato and escape the winter blues!
Head up north to this expansive region with a wealth of riches to discover and you will end this tour wowed by some of the undiscovered treasures we have uncovered. We visit several heritage homes and gardens including a guided tour of … View moreDiscover the mighty Waikato and escape the winter blues!
Head up north to this expansive region with a wealth of riches to discover and you will end this tour wowed by some of the undiscovered treasures we have uncovered. We visit several heritage homes and gardens including a guided tour of the wonderful themed Hamilton gardens, and we marvel at the sculptures at Waitakaruru Arboretum. We uncover the history of Kawhia Harbour, take an historic paddleboat ride on the Waihou River at Paeroa, pat Clydesdales in Pirongia and discover wondrous limestone formations near Waitomo.
What are you waiting for? Give us a call today on 06 370 6600
Hoping someone can help. I am wanting to know if there is anywhere in the Wairarapa I can buy large lollipops, rock candy and a choc bar called a curly whirly.
This is for my nieces birthday cake. I have left it too late to buy online.
Pea weevil restrictions are still in place.
We have reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but still need your help to eradicate this completely. So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
Pea weevil was detected in 2016 and we have been successful with restrictions … View morePea weevil restrictions are still in place.
We have reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but still need your help to eradicate this completely. So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
Pea weevil was detected in 2016 and we have been successful with restrictions that were set in place. This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so restrictions are for both commercial and residential growers. With your help, we can eradicate pea weevil completely.
If you see peas growing get in touch: 0800 80 99 66 or mpi.govt.nz/peaweevil
GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.
Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Wellington or buy online!
For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
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