Big native planting in Ohariu Valley

More than 250 students, staff, and alumni from Te Herenga Waka— Victoria University of Wellington are planting 2,400 native tree Valley today, tomorrow and Saturday. The planting is taking place in the third year of the Growing Our Future project.

Growing Our Future is a collaborative project the university runs with Wellington City Council, where the university has leased 11 hectares of land for 33 years.

During this time, the university community will replant this land in native forest and monitor the forest as it develops.

The university community has so far planted more than 15,000 trees during the previous volunteer planting days.

The project is an opportunity to contribute to the university’s zero carbon goal.

It is also an opportunity for applied research and teaching in carbon sequestration and ecological restoration techniques.

The site has been planted with 15 species, includin a and m uka, and is being monitored by researchers and Master’s students from the university’s Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology.

The results will assist the development of optimal management strategies for similar forest regeneration projects across the lower North and upper South Island, Associate Professor Stephen Hartley from the centre says.

“As well as bringing benefits to

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Quiz, Line Dancing, Darts – it’s all at the Johnsonville Club

There’s always so much to do at the Johnsonville Club, and with winter starting to bite it’s a great place to meet up with friends to join the cheerful atmosphere.

You can be part of the line dancing, try your hand at Texas Hold ’em poker, shoot some snooker, or practise your moves at the dance sessions. Plus there’s the ever popular Friday Quiz evenings!

Fridays from 5pm they have their burger and beer for $20 and Happy Hour till 7pm.

The club bar boasts a wide range of on-tap beers, bottled beers, and quality wines and spirits. There is of course a wide selection of low alcohol and non alcoholic beverages. They host regular promotions, events and tasting activities. So go and join the fun or just celebrate winter at the Club!

Dyslexia and the Davis method

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Wellington Botanic Garden needs your help

Last Tuesday the Churton Park Garden Group gathered to hear a presentation by Mazz Scannell, President of the Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden.

In a lively and thought provoking session Mazz outlined the desperate need for support for the Botanic Garden due to no increase in funding for 10 years and the upcoming renovation of the Garden’s famed Begonia House which will cost many millions of dollars.

As the biggest tourist attraction in Wellington, members of the CPGG were surprised to learn that the Garden has to provide 10% of the budget allocated to it by the WCC from its own earnings which include the fee for parking near the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and the hireage of the Begonia House.

To support the Garden and raise funds towards the Begonia House project the Friends are busy organising events and initiatives. Amongst other things the Friends have produced their own gin and olive oil, host an artist in residence, hold regular music concerts in the Begonia House and host guided walks.

If you are interested in joining the Friends email wbgfriends@ gmail.com. For more information on the Churton Park Garden Group email churtonparkgardengroup@ gmail.com

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el Porteno's home-made flavoursome soups

Why not warm up on these winter days with one of el Porteno Cafe’s “madefrom-scratch” home-made soups? Potato and Leek, Carrot with Coriander, and Pumpkin soups are all made from scratch with their famous cheese scones and it will set you up for the rest of the day!

Their Scone Burger has pulled pork, plum/hickory sauce, gherkins, coleslaw and served with a side of “Proper” crisps. They spent considerable time developing this Burger recipe and landed on this well balanced concoction.

el Porteno is known for some of the best collection of delicious options for lunch. Home to the “World famous cheese scones” and much more.

Located in Tawa next to Mexted Motors, the popular cafe has become something of an icon and a community hub where people like to meet and enjoy delicious strong impression with locals and from nine years ago with their commitment to connecting with the community.

Text your order and beat the queue, 022 432 4155. 139A Main Rd, Tawa.

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