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2238 days ago

Rotorua Festival of Gardens

Sharon from Hamurana

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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8 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
609 votes
11 hours ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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