Budding Young Gardener
Tikipunga young green thumb, Conner Burgin has won Northland's Budding Young Gardener 2018 competition.
Eight year old Conner has created a nature Friendly that would support a healthy ecosystem.
His current project is a Peter Rabbit Garden which will contain lots of veges and animals, all surrounded by a white picket fence.
Conner says he just loves being outside in the garden and loves nature.
"I really want to help plants and animals as well as encouraging other people to get gardening and growing things" says Conner.
So please vote for him and help him become the over all winner!!
Click on this link to vote a.cstmapp.com...
Caring For You Like Family
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Share your New Zealand music memories...
It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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