2015

Kia Ora All, We have now headed in to spring but didn’t winter knock us for 6 with cold and flu symptoms hitting our region...

Rahui Taiohi is a combined team from Te Kura-a-iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rito o Raukawa.  The...

Captain Daniel Alexander Edginton, has received a New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration for his efforts in Afghanistan as part of the New Zealand Army’s...

Many of us regard this hardy perennial as a fruit, but rhubarb is an easy to grow vegetable, which can be eaten in savoury...

Levin retirees Ann and Terry Ritson say Enliven’s Reevedon Village in Levin ticked all the boxes during their search for a new home.  More than...

The fifth annual Big Bang Adventure Race will take place on a top secret course within the Kapiti / Horowhenua region on 7th November...

Mark Thursday 8th October in your calendar and start offering or buying locally-grown vegetables, fruit and eggs. This is the seventh season Ōtaki’s Sustainable...

Amazing Japanese Maples Got to love these treasures: Valued for their beautiful ferny foliage and brilliant autumn colour. They do better in a sheltered place. Good selection...

Ko Ōtaki tētahi kāinga Māori e aro ana ki Te Aho Tū Roa, he kaupapa e manawa popore ana ki te ao e noho...

The Ōtaki Promotions Group is a sterling group of workers and deserve our congratulations. They have bought a sense of identity to the town...

Dealing with the Fake Phones Calls Have you ever picked up the phone to hear the following… “I’m calling from Microsoft/Windows/Microsoft R&D etc. … we have detected...

Spring and summer annuals are ready now What about a basket?   Tumbling tomatoes Petunia Fruit Citrus  Feijoas Berries Trees and shrubs Maples galore! 8 varieties Boronia and Manuka are in flower now! Plant strawberries now We...

Term three has been incredibly busy as we head into the business end of the year.  There have been many exciting events taking place...

Paddy’s Mart It was a bit dodgy weather-wise (persistant showers), but in the end sunshine and blue skies won out. Te Horo School’s annual country...

Feasting, frolicking tui swooping from kowhai and cherry blossom, low flying kereru bashing around in your puriri, yep, it’s springtime. Cheery companions when gardening,...