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2793 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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2793 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2794 days ago

Michael Fowler Centre and the Town Hall walkway

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

From Monday 7 May, the walkway between Michael Fowler Centre and the Town Hall will be closed while we secure some brickwork (unreinforced masonry). Works are expected to take a few months. During this time the Civic Square lift will be unavailable however, you can use the accessible ramp on Harris… View moreFrom Monday 7 May, the walkway between Michael Fowler Centre and the Town Hall will be closed while we secure some brickwork (unreinforced masonry). Works are expected to take a few months. During this time the Civic Square lift will be unavailable however, you can use the accessible ramp on Harris Street. For more info click here.

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2795 days ago

Chooks - Hylines - 10 free Range chickens at $5.00 each

Judy from Normandale

We have loved these friendly egg machines for the past couple of years.
They are gentle birds.
We need a constant supply of eggs for guests staying in our accommodation and these girls are not all, laying an egg every day.
Some days 8 and some days 4.
We would like them to go to another happy home.

Price: $5

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2794 days ago

New 400m track opens at Vogelmorn Reserve

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Today, Mayor Justin Lester opened a new 400m track at Vogelmorn Reserve as part of our Bikes in Schools programme. This track, which can be used by anyone, was developed by Ridgway School with the help of some great people from the Brooklyn/Vogelmorn community. To find out more about the programme… View moreToday, Mayor Justin Lester opened a new 400m track at Vogelmorn Reserve as part of our Bikes in Schools programme. This track, which can be used by anyone, was developed by Ridgway School with the help of some great people from the Brooklyn/Vogelmorn community. To find out more about the programme click here.

2794 days ago

Pump shoes in mid-heel

Aimy from Churton Park

The brand is Isabella Anselmi from Merchant 1948
Recently purchased, only worn once and it was indoor, like new. Still have the original packaging
In a beautiful pink colour and velvet exterior
Size 38.5
Retail $210
$50 ono
Please PM if you are interested

Price: $50

2794 days ago

Newlands Park and Grenada North Park in the draft 2018-28 Long-Term Plan

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Newlands Park and Grenada North Park – should they be upgraded? Or are there better ways to spend the Council’s budget? Deputy Mayor Jill Day and Councillors Peter Gilberd and Malcolm Sparrow all support the upgrade proposals in the draft 2018-28 Long-Term Plan. For more info click here.

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2796 days ago

Babysitter / nanny available

Carolyn from Normandale

Hi everyone evening babysitter available
I’m a trained ECE Teacher with first aid training full drivers licence and car.
I’m also looking for nanny work if your looking for childcare for during the day (I with am registered with an agency if you want to go through an agency)
16 years … View more
Hi everyone evening babysitter available
I’m a trained ECE Teacher with first aid training full drivers licence and car.
I’m also looking for nanny work if your looking for childcare for during the day (I with am registered with an agency if you want to go through an agency)
16 years experience refs available
Rates neg
If your interested you can pm me or feel free to ring/txt on 0212229955

Carolyn 😀

2795 days ago

Tawa Lions Saturday Market

Communications from Tawa Lions Club

This coming Saturday 5 May the Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City will be open from 9am to 2pm, featuring our regular Fruit and Vegetable vendor along with our own stall with eggs and honey. Saturday's weather forecast is looking good so we expect a good turnout of other stalls plus our Lions … View moreThis coming Saturday 5 May the Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City will be open from 9am to 2pm, featuring our regular Fruit and Vegetable vendor along with our own stall with eggs and honey. Saturday's weather forecast is looking good so we expect a good turnout of other stalls plus our Lions used book stall will be out for your perusal.

This week we have Honey and egg news.

We are expecting to have some Waireka Rewarewa honey in 500g jars for $16.00. This honey is more expensive than the Helens Honey we normally have on sale and we are looking to broaden our Honey product offerings. There will be free taste-testing available on the Rewarewa honey.

This week is likely to be the last week we have Standard barn eggs available. The reason is most producers are moving to free-range eggs only, so supply-and-demand is driving up barn egg prices and increased supply is keeping free-range egg prices static. We will continue with Standard barn eggs but only as long as they are substantially cheaper than free-range. We will confirm Standard barn eggs availability each week.

Tawa Lions gratefully acknowledges the support of Outlet City in providing the venue for our Market.

2795 days ago

Garage Sale

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Garage Sale in Churton park - on Sunday 6 May from 9 am - 1 pm at 36A Waverton Terrace - Churton Park, Books,Toys, Shoes and Electronics all with low Price as $1.

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2795 days ago

Pest Free Tawa

Richard Herbert from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

Tawa Rotary has been supporting Pest Free Tawa.

Do you live in Tawa and are keen to get involved and help Tawa become pest free by becoming a backyard trapper?

Follow Pest Free Tawa on FaceBook at www.facebook.com...

They currently have a limited number of trap boxes available for Tawa … View more
Tawa Rotary has been supporting Pest Free Tawa.

Do you live in Tawa and are keen to get involved and help Tawa become pest free by becoming a backyard trapper?

Follow Pest Free Tawa on FaceBook at www.facebook.com...

They currently have a limited number of trap boxes available for Tawa households. Flick an email to pftawa@gmail.com with your name, address and contact number and they will be in touch! A $25 koha is appreciated. Traps can be delivered right to your door and come with instructions and support from PFT.

Also on their FaceBook page you can find information about planting for lizard homes, a monthly photo competition, their monthly newsletter, and more.

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2795 days ago

Lost your Mojo?

Charmaine from Churton Park

Do you want more ✨energy, ✨mental clarity, ✨weight loss, ✨cellular cleansing and support to feel alive again?

Come and join us for a fun and interesting evening where you can learn about a nutritional lifestyle that can make a massive impact on your life....fueling your body from the … View more
Do you want more ✨energy, ✨mental clarity, ✨weight loss, ✨cellular cleansing and support to feel alive again?

Come and join us for a fun and interesting evening where you can learn about a nutritional lifestyle that can make a massive impact on your life....fueling your body from the inside out!

I've been using this nutritional cleansing system for 6 months and I'm so excited to share my story with you, and how you too can get your mojo back!!

Bring a friend or two and come have some fun!

If this is not your thing...feel free to invite someone who you think might find this evening helpful for their journey. 💕

10 May 2018
Johnsonville Community Centre
3 Frankmore Ave
7pm - 8pm

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2796 days ago

Churton Park Community Walkers

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Lets go for walk!!!
Here's the schedule for Churton Park Community Walkers in May 2018.

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2796 days ago

First Belly Dance at the centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Have you registered in this special Class ....
Join us for this one-off class at the Churton Park Community Centre!
This class is for all women, come along and try something new!

Friday 11 May

From 6:15pm to 7:30pm

$17 cash - pay at the beginning of class
Please wear comfortable/gym … View more
Have you registered in this special Class ....
Join us for this one-off class at the Churton Park Community Centre!
This class is for all women, come along and try something new!

Friday 11 May

From 6:15pm to 7:30pm

$17 cash - pay at the beginning of class
Please wear comfortable/gym clothes that will allow you to move.
Optional: bring water bottle and scarf to wear around your hips.
For more info, contact Mai at cpcc@wcc.govt.nz or Mirian at bellydancewithmirian@outlook.co.nz
Check out a video of Mirian's class:

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or www.facebook.com...

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2796 days ago

Alex Moore Park

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

For those of you who live in Johnsonville or use Alex Moore Park the recent news story about contamination at the park may have you asking a few questions so we wanted to give you more info. One small section of Alex Moore Park was, anecdotally, used as a landfill site by the US military during … View moreFor those of you who live in Johnsonville or use Alex Moore Park the recent news story about contamination at the park may have you asking a few questions so we wanted to give you more info. One small section of Alex Moore Park was, anecdotally, used as a landfill site by the US military during their occupation of the park during WW2. We are confident that any rubbish dumping and landfilling would have been confined to Alex Moore Park and would not have extended to private land adjacent to the park. Our initial findings are that the dumped material appears to be of a domestic type rather than industrial origin. It's covered by at least 2 metres of fill and soil and it does not present any discernible risk to park users or neighbours. You can read the full report over on our website. Council officers also have a proposal for Councillors to consider tomorrow morning at the City Strategy Committee Meeting that will look at options going forward for the sports hub at the park.

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