Volume XLIV | No. 13 | 6th April 2022
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Helping
New Zealanders
TE KĀKANO UNDER COVER
do more
Whether it’s a new car for the family, a boat for the lake or equipment for the business, MTF Finance Central Otago can help.
Call Julia or Fi today Julia Bentley 027 722 0027 julia.bentley@mtf.co.nz mtf.co.nz/centralotago
Wānaka’s iconic Native Plant Nursery has had a face-lift!
Fi Sim 027 433 5511 fi.sim@mtf.co.nz
Offer of finance is subject to terms, conditions, lending criteria, responsible lending inquiries and checks. See mtf.co.nz/terms for details.
19 APRIL TO 29 APRIL
Our nursery operates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and though it can be cold in At last we are able to offer our volunteers winter, at least now we will all be dry! Next some shelter when it rains. We are grateful to month we will begin working winter hours Linda Falconer from Reset Urban Design for Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1pm till 4. Of planning the nursery development; course we are always keen for more volunteers, and to our sponsors: The Sargood Bequest; so if you’re keen contact: info@tekākano.org.nz Central Lakes Trust; Otago Community Trust; Aspiring Lions Club; Waste-free Celebrations; Some quotes from volunteers: Sustainable Wanaka; and Wanaka Rotary “I love being able to turn up here on a Tuesday Club for making this structure possible. or Wednesday and work outdoors with other like-minded people who enjoy getting their Te Kākano’s vision is to make New Zealand hands dirty!” communities more connected with their land and we try to inspire community involvement “I’m currently un-employed so this is my chance through education and hands-on participation. to give back to the community” So volunteers at our nursery are vital and “I love gardening and have a garden full of highly valued. flowers at home. Planting natives feels the same We currently have more than 25 regular nursery but different!” volunteers and over 100 who turn up for Written by: Gaynor Corkery
plantings. All intent on restoring our natural habitat by propagating, planting and nurturing native plants.
AWESOME FUN FOR ACTIVE KIDS AGED 5-12 See customer services for a brochure and booking form, or visit:
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Rare opportunity to build an innovative, quality home on a generous 6,300m2 lifestyle section close to town.
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“I love watching these wee plants grow up from seeds. I love the bush and I love the company. This is my happy place.”
By negotiation.
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