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Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
As pictured. All great nick from smoke-free home. It all needs to go as one lot, please.
Don't know if the watch still goes, but I plugged it in, and it showed 1% battery and then the message you can see pictured.
Pickup from Paraparaumu.
Have a Relax light. Go on. It's free.
NOTE: This works perfectly fine, but note the electrical tape on the USB plug as it'sa bit frayed. It's only 5.1v, but just be aware.
Pickup from Paraparaumu.
Yellow Pear, sweet cherry tomato great for snacking in the garden and Isle of Capri, large meaty, ideal for sandwiches and pasta sauces. Available at 90 School Rd, Te Horo. Roadside stall - Cash in honesty box please.
" I intend to live forever...................................................So far, so good."
Steven Wright, US stand-up
Cheers - Mike
When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.
And one more beautiful villa in Otaki. Next week, assuming that the planet is still habitable, I will put up some interior photos of villas. A very different world & time to live in.
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
Hello
I have a Weber Baby Q BBQ and purchased a light Weber stand to place it in. After a couple of years, the stand collapsed with rust even though we kept it covered. I would like to buy an old or surplus to requirement wooden BBQ trolley so I can modify it to hold my BBQ. We live near the beach… View moreHello
I have a Weber Baby Q BBQ and purchased a light Weber stand to place it in. After a couple of years, the stand collapsed with rust even though we kept it covered. I would like to buy an old or surplus to requirement wooden BBQ trolley so I can modify it to hold my BBQ. We live near the beach so I am assuming this might be more durable. Obviously, a smaller wooden BBQ stand or trolley would be the right fit
Regards
Peter Scott
Raumati Beach
Mob: 021 870 948
MARKET DAY
A big thank you to the Waikanae community and beyond for supporting our Market Day last Saturday. It was a very successful event and showcased what different WACS groups can achieve.
For anyone who is interested in joining, your membership will allow you to attend all or any of the … View moreMARKET DAY
A big thank you to the Waikanae community and beyond for supporting our Market Day last Saturday. It was a very successful event and showcased what different WACS groups can achieve.
For anyone who is interested in joining, your membership will allow you to attend all or any of the groups available. See below…
17 Waka Tete Place. Strictly 9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday
Bargains galore- tons of building materials, tools (workshop and garden), kitchen equipment, knitting and sewing patterns and materials, bric-brace, antiques, art, designer clothes, work gear, motorbike gear, motorbike stands, … View more17 Waka Tete Place. Strictly 9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday
Bargains galore- tons of building materials, tools (workshop and garden), kitchen equipment, knitting and sewing patterns and materials, bric-brace, antiques, art, designer clothes, work gear, motorbike gear, motorbike stands, electronics, books, glassware, lamps, dog beds and accessories, art equipment and much more
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