791 days ago

Koru (O510)

Paul from Levin

I'm a bit puzzled. I see Koru as one of Nature's fine works of art and photograph them with respect. So why am I puzzled? Because although people regularly admire my photographs and even buy them, I don't remember any occasion when anyone has commented specifically on a Koru image, let alone buy one. So, I'm going to put up a few Koro images and observe with interest viewers responses, if any. I might come to understand something behind my mystery.

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16 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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!

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.6% Complete
  • 16.4% Hmm, maybe?
    16.4% Complete
  • 10% Yes!
    10% Complete
451 votes
4 hours ago

Ancient Northern Rata: 0600-1

Paul from Levin

Ancient Northern Rata: Ratanui refers to both a significant, ancient giant northern rata tree and a nearby lifestyle property in the rural area of Kai Iwi, near Whanganui, adjacent to the renowned Bushy Park Sanctuary.

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