Workshop friendship blooms through ANZAC poppy project
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
Plant Sale 7/12/25 10am until 3.30pm
Carolyn Campbell Garden Design.
For an affordable collection of locally grown rare and unusual perennial flower plants please come along to our final plant sale for the year at
34 St Johns Tce Tawa, tomorrow.
For a full list of plants please see FB Carolyn Campbell Garden Design.
Decks decks Ashton Building
We can do a couple of small repairs or additions to deck areas before Christmas, maybe 🤔. Contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242
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