880 days ago

Put away the lawnmower

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you thought of abandoning your lawn. Th Wellington City Council is encouraging people to think about the benefits of meadows.
The council team at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā are putting down their mowers and growing a meadow on Glenmore Lawn (pictured).
Not mowing means less maintenance but also has benefits for the environment. Not mowing saves on petrol and also promotes bio diversity. Bees, insects and caterpillars all love long grass.
What do you think about growing meadows and not cutting lawns?

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5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
    0.5% Complete
1415 votes
8 hours ago

What's On: Beyond the Ark

Elizabeth from Tirohanga

Voices in the Wind choir presents animal themed music. Featuring Rosemary Russell's Prayers from the Ark, Saint Saens, Handel, Beatles and Elton John. Tickets Waged $20, Unwaged $15 from www.trybooking.co.nz
Beyond the Ark
  • Tawa Baptist Church
8 hours ago

What's On: Beyond the Ark

Elizabeth from Tirohanga

Voices in the Wind choir presents animal themed music. Featuring Rosemary Russell's Prayers from the Ark, Saint Saens, Handel, Beatles and Elton John. Tickets Waged $20, Unwaged $15 from www.trybooking.co.nz
Beyond the Ark
  • Khandallah Town Hall