Autumn has been a busy and productive time at Hollard Gardens. We’ve been collecting fallen leaves to use as a carbon source for composting and leaf mould, which will be used as a free, nutrient-rich mulch in the months ahead. Soil health remains a key focus. We’re applying organic fertilisers, including humic acid, to support root growth, balance pH and improve overall plant resilience. Autumn mulching helps lock in moisture, prevent runoff and protect the soil structure through winter, vital
making unicorns out of metal! Nathan’s the one with the ideas and we work well as a team. He pours out creative stuff and I play off that.” Their work carries a nostalgic significance, with recycled metal playing a key role. The couple love watching people discover objects in each piece that spark memories of the past. “People spot familiar objects, like a green-painted handle or an old-fashioned hammer, that remind them of a grandparent’s kitchen or workshop. Every piece tells a story, but it’s
Winter has crept in with its usual mix of cold southerlies and confusing subtropical spells. Some trees have shed their leaves completely, while others are still hanging on. This is the time of year when we put the garden to bed, cutting back herbaceous plants, crown-lifting trees and repairing lawn patches. We’re also planting sun-loving South African species like Leucospermum on the dry banks above the tennis court and beginning a new project to link the formal plantings around the house with
Pukeiti is putting on a colourful show this season and the vireya collection is blooming beautifully. Azaleas, camellia sasanqua and hellebores are flowering throughout the garden, with the occasional rhododendron also making an appearance. The garden recently had an autumn feed with organic fertiliser and the team continues to lay mulch to nourish the beds. We’ve chip-sealed the path around the main lawn and the track to the Keiller Garden has been extended to create a scenic loop walk.
After a review, the trial Boarders' Bus service will not continue in 2025. This decision was made because changes in Government funding and operational costs mean it is no longer cost effective to run the service. To ensure we use our limited resources wisely, we are focusing on providing transport services that are accessible to the whole community. What This Means for Students and Families The final Boarders' Bus service will run on Friday 13 December, 2024.
Students can still use the Your
should know: The site maps show data from a selection of the sites we monitor, but not all of them.
The distribution maps are based on mathematical modelling and may not accurately represent actual rainfall in some unmonitored areas.
This is raw data and may not have been subjected to a quality control process. All efforts are made to ensure the integrity of the data, but the Council cannot guarantee its accuracy, or its suitability for any purpose. See the full terms and conditions for the use of
are embedded in the Council’s Regional Freshwater Plan for Taranaki, which sets out conditions and standards that must be met by those who take water from and/or discharge to rivers and streams. Note: This Plan is currently under review. Landowners are advised to contact the Council before undertaking developments involving any aspect of freshwater or waterways. Taranaki has a lot of waterways: 286 main river catchments and 530 named rivers. The two largest rivers - the Waitara and Pātea - drain
behavior and safety incidents occurring on the public buses.
Responding to complaints from passengers and the general public.
Research and driver training. Responsibility
The following people are responsible for the CCTV system in operation on their respective services: Connector: Managing Director, Pickering Motors Ltd. They will: Oversee the daily operation of the system.
Be the first point of contact for any enquiries or complaints regarding the operation of the system and/or image requests.
Be the