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'Achieve our objective of lowering labour costs, maintaining customer service standards.'
Gardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount Maunganui
Omanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.
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The garden that John built
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Gareth Carter: Magnolias are a great addition to any garden
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Why travellers are paying for their plants to stay at a 'plant hotel'
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New $30m-plus Mitre 10 Mega opens in Silverdale
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App promotes swapping and donating of home-grown fruit and veggies
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Claire Mummery: These hero herbs will be a game-changer for your garden
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New lakeside trail set to open
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