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Christmas is nigh! Individual designs - decorated Christmas Cakes and Cookies for your Christmas table - Kapiti Food Fair - Sat. 6th December.
Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy … View moreYour location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.
Did you know there’s a global shortage of sweet pea seeds?
In Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated gardeners are working to revive authentic sweet pea varieties and keep their beauty blooming for generations to come 🌸🪻🌻
Read more about their efforts here.
We hope this brings a smile!
Sale plants!
Nikau Palms (1m+) $100 each (SPECIAL PRICE!)
Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $3.50 each plus… View moreSale plants!
Nikau Palms (1m+) $100 each (SPECIAL PRICE!)
Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $3.50 each plus many more at great prices!
We have a wide range or other plants - including grasses (various carex) and flaxes,
Hedging/windbreaks - Pitto Teneufolium, Olearia Paniculata, Grisilinia, Corokia Geentys Green..
- other trees we have Lemonwood, Puka, Kahikatea, Ake Ake, Manuka (Reds also), Kanuka, Puriri, Kohekohe, Matapouri Blue Totara, Kowhai, Cabbage Trees, Lancewood, etc etc.
If needing native plants, please phone to arrange a visit:
0274 933 626 (-: Appointment required :-)
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz....................................
Have a particular native in mind, please text me...
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view our range of native plants!
Hey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts … View moreHey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts all year long.
Scams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle … View moreScams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle products.
FEAR: ‘Limited time deals’ messaging, fake ‘missed delivery’ updates
✋ Remember the SCAMS red flags:
Surprise contact
Control or pressure
Access to your device
Money request
Stop and seek support
If you think you’ve been scammed, stop contact, call your bank, and change your passwords.
You might know the city’s streets today, but what about its past? A Kiwi historian has just published a fascinating book exploring Wellington’s Victorian streets.
We’re curious: Do our Wellington neighbours have any favourite historic spots to share? ✨
"How could God do this to me, after all I've done for Him?!"
Louis 14th, the 'Sun King' of France
Cheers Mike
Wow, it's amazing what a week of warmer weather, plus just the right amount of rain, can do!
Tomatoes have doubled in size. These are good strong plants, grown outdoors and hardened off so they are ready to go straight into your garden or planters. Still a good range of heirloom varieties … View moreWow, it's amazing what a week of warmer weather, plus just the right amount of rain, can do!
Tomatoes have doubled in size. These are good strong plants, grown outdoors and hardened off so they are ready to go straight into your garden or planters. Still a good range of heirloom varieties to choose from.
Plenty of Cucumbers, including the legendary New Zealand heirloom, Port Albert. Plus Gherkins.
Pumpkin include Butternut, Buttercup, Whangaparoa Crown, Queensland Blue and Kumi Kumi (Kamo Kamo).
Herbs: Mint and Chives. Basil should be ready by next week.
We've had poor germination with our bean seeds but hope to have Dwarf and Runner Beans ready very shortly.
Can store 100 discs. Complete with Software and will work on Windows 10/11.
Very good order.
We altered the size of our wooden table to fit our current house better. As a result, it went from an 8-seater to 6-seater. We now have two chairs for sale. They are solid wood and in good condition. Can be viewed and picked up from Raumati Beach. For sale at $30 each. Not sure what the wood is. … View moreWe altered the size of our wooden table to fit our current house better. As a result, it went from an 8-seater to 6-seater. We now have two chairs for sale. They are solid wood and in good condition. Can be viewed and picked up from Raumati Beach. For sale at $30 each. Not sure what the wood is. The seat height is about 480mm from floor.
Peter Scott
021 870 948
Create garden art that’s aged to perfection with Resene FX Faux Rust Effect. Find out how to make and paint your own garden sculpture with Resene FX Faux Rust Effect and these easy step by step instructions.
Our property backs on to the large vacant piece of land known as Tamaki Place (off Barrett Drive). It is owned by the Waikanae Land Company. In past years a contractor has mowen the weeds, grasses and black berries at least once a year, but it has been quite some time now since it has been cleared.… View moreOur property backs on to the large vacant piece of land known as Tamaki Place (off Barrett Drive). It is owned by the Waikanae Land Company. In past years a contractor has mowen the weeds, grasses and black berries at least once a year, but it has been quite some time now since it has been cleared. I am concerned about the height of the grass near our boundary. I used to pay a gardener every three months to keep the boundary clear but it became too expensive to pay for the upkeep of someone else's property!! I have tried through lawyers and the Kapiti Coast District Council to get contact details for WLC, but to no avail. Does anyone know how WLC can be contacted so the grass can be cut? Thank you.
In every neighbourhood, there’s someone who goes the extra mile, mowing lawns for the elderly, running the kids’ footy team, or simply being the first to lend a hand. These unsung heroes make our communities stronger, kinder, and more connected.
Now’s the time to give them the recognition … View moreIn every neighbourhood, there’s someone who goes the extra mile, mowing lawns for the elderly, running the kids’ footy team, or simply being the first to lend a hand. These unsung heroes make our communities stronger, kinder, and more connected.
Now’s the time to give them the recognition they deserve.
Celebrate your local hero today, whether it’s a teacher, a coach, a caregiver, or the neighbour who’s always there when it counts. We’re shining a light on the everyday legends making a difference in towns, suburbs, and rural corners across Aotearoa.
Let’s make sure even the quietest champions get the loudest applause by sharing our legends on the Neighbourly Noticeboard!
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