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range of salad, sandwich and savoury options and of course any of the famous sweet treats. Bring a picnic rug and make the most of the summer, says Graeme. “As a parent myself, I know how hard it can be to dine-in with young children, so we wanted to create a way for families to enjoy our food out in the beautiful garden setting away from the bustle of the café” Lunchbox ingredients are fresh and sourced locally where possible, with no additives or colours, and special dietary requirements can be
Here's the report card for the “Can I Swim Here?” monitoring programme for the 2023/24 season. From November to March each year the Council tests water quality at least weekly at 41 popular swimming spots. Here's the report card for the “Can I Swim Here?” monitoring programme for the 2023/24 season. The annual report highlights that beaches were usually safe to swim while the region’s lakes and rivers were more prone to pollution. The results were similar to the previous year. Can I Swim Here
Monitored consent-holders include farmers and others taking water for irrigation, piggeries and a fertiliser storage area. DH Lepper Trust piggery The DH Lepper Trust piggery on Mountain Rd and Manutahi Rd at Lepperton has three resource consents allowing the trust to take and use water, discharge treated effluent into the Waiongana Stream, and discharge emissions into the air. Lepper Trust Piggery Annual Report 2022-2023 (1.2 MB PDF) Earlier reports Lepper Trust Piggery Annual Report 2022-2023
It's been the best autumn I can remember since I arrived in New Zealand. This year, autumn was mellow and dry with cool morning temperatures. The trees lit up in a variety of gold, red and orange hues, attracting early-morning photographers to Tūpare. The grass in the garden was damp and earthy and late-flowering plants like dahlias and gaillardia provided a splash of summer colour, reminding us that it's not over yet. While it's not always this amazing, it's pretty close. It's been busy here,
I recently had the privilege of attending the American Rhododendron Society Convention in Bellingham, Washington. This event was a fantastic opportunity to expand my knowledge, network with a large group of passionate experts and enthusiasts and learn from their experiences. Alongside attending lectures and field trips, I participated in a poster presentation series, showcasing our achievements at Pukeiti and throughout New Zealand with the Rhododendron Conservation Project.
The trip also