Rotorua Festival of Gardens
I am so looking forward to hosting Special Guest - NZ gardening writer, broadcaster, columnist and television presenter, Lynda Hallinan over the Rotorua Festival of Gardens weekend 15th to 17th November. She tells me she had a bit of a whoops and is in a moon boot but looking forward to visiting some of our fantastic Rotorua gardens as well.
Lynda's planned Schedule:
Friday, 15th 5.30pm - Te Runanga Tea Rooms. .Presenting Gourmet Gardening: from plot to pantry. An edible gardening session where she will be sharing tips for growing edibles & her favourite recipes & preserving methods. Entry is by Ticket Only.
Devonshire Teas will be available to purchase before and after the presentation (Western Heights High School fundraiser)
Saturday, 16th 8.30am - Palmers Garden Centre. Fresh ideas for your garden using the best new plants together with old favourites. Lear some tricks & techniques and some eco-friendly options for pest & disease control. FREE EVENT
Sunday, 17th 9am to 11am - Farmers Market, CBD. Want a signed copy of Lynda's latest book or have a question? Come on down.
Tickets are available from:
McLeods Bookshop, Pukuatua St
Palmers Garden Centre, Sala St
Living Colour, Eruera St
Or online at: www.rotoruagardens.org.nz...
See you all Friday evening.
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Want a Cosier Christmas Night? Neighbours, Read This
Hey neighbours,
Quick question - have you given your bedroom a little Christmas love yet?
If not, you’re going to love this! We’ve put together some easy, feel-good DIY ideas to help turn your bedroom into a cozy Christmas retreat - think festive bedding, twinkling lights, handmade pillows, and warm holiday scents. Simple touches, big Christmas vibes.
Get inspired here:
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And while you’re getting into the Christmas spirit, our Boxing Day sale is still ON - a great excuse to upgrade your bed and enjoy better sleep heading into the new year.
Find your nearest Beds4U store:
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Or browse all Boxing Day deals:
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Don’t wait, neighbours - cozy nights and great deals don’t stick around for long!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.8% Yes
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34% Maybe?
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25.1% No
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