Environment

Free horticulture courses on offer

Bay of Plenty residents have the chance to start part-time horticulture courses - which usually cost $1000 each - for free this winter. Tauranga's branch... Read More

Quarry park short on volunteers

If you love whiling away your free time behind a weed eater, chainsaw or tractor - or simply by getting stuck into gardening - you might be able to help out... Read More

Trimming backyard trees before winter sets in

As New Zealand enjoys autumn, many of us are preparing our homes and gardens for the colder months ahead. One important task that often goes overlooked is the... Read More

Help plant Tauranga’s new Memory Meadow

Many have already bought daffodil bulbs via the new fundraising initiative to support the Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty - but now is the time to really... Read More

A special sail in the Bay of Islands

If you are ever near the Bay of Islands in Northland, there's only one way to explore it. And that is by sea. My family-of-four recently enjoyed a water-filled... Read More

Women get hooked on fly-fishing

Following last year's success and high demand, a Bay of Plenty 'women only' fly-fishing workshop is coming back this year, to teach ladies the basic skills of... Read More

New wharf for Matakana Island

A new $2.1 million wharf is being built at Panepane Point, on the southeastern tip of Matakana Island. The new structure, including two jetties and a pontoon,... Read More

Young duo’s mission to save feral cats

Two kittens, one grey and one black with white patches, play in the centre of the room in Welcome Bay. Both were only two weeks old when Wild to Warmth Cat... Read More

Grass seeds pose hidden danger for dogs, warns vet

As autumn arrives, veterinarians are warning pet owners about the dangers of grass seeds, which can seriously harm animals. Grass seeds are dangerous because... Read More

Community gardens open their gates

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

Bromeliad lovers’ stunning summer display

Tucked away in a Bellevue cul-de-sac is a striking collection of hundreds of bromeliads. 'I grow all of them,” Margaret Calkin said. A member of the... Read More

A fresh and young perspective

Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More