Beekeeping for Beginners
Did you miss this opportunity??? It is not toooo late. Contact Chris for details on when/where this first night is being repeated but don't delay as it is on the 19th.
Hi Everyone. The Taranaki Beekeepers Beginners Course starts next Monday, 4th August, at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm.
This course, and associated opportunities for hands on working with bees, will give you a good knowledge of how to manage and keep bees.
The course is free with the expectation that you will join the Bee Club, $20 membership per year.
The course is approximately two hours on the first Monday evening of each month from now until Christmas; and we also provide practical handling/ demonstration of bees approximately twice a month on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing insects.
For any further information feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Silent Auction
Red Cross New Plymouth 18 Gover st have amazing items in our silent auction a PlayStation One, antique vase, clock, model helicopter that flies, mahjong set, pink impression glass bowls put your best bid in. Closes Saturday 13th December at 3.00pm. We are open 7 days
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