The Property Council has launched an unusual challenge in the Environment Court to Auckland Council’s tree protection rules, says the Environmental Defence Society.
“We are aware that papers have been filed seeking a declaration from the Court with respect to matters that were subject to very similar proceedings and a decision just last year,” said EDS [...]
Trents is once again providing the Ellerslie International Flower Show with a multitude of fantastic plants for the Exhibition Gardens, and two entries in the ‘Show Offs’ category – exciting new plants for the garden – in the Go Gardening display inside the Hort Galore marquee.
Scabiosa Crimson Clouds and Leucanthemum Banana Cream (pictured) are delicious…
NEWS FROM THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
By Janette Busch
Rhubarb is easy to grow, is found in many home gardens throughout New Zealand and is enjoyed begin eaten by many people. This tasty food originates in China where it is valued for its medicinal properties.
Scientists from the Food Group in the Faculty [...]
In November and December 2011 we surveyed directory clients and businesses about their current forms of advertising, business outlook and what they were planning.
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Overall feedback was mixed and relied on the economy improving which most experience as being fairly slow. Some businesses are in growth mode looking to expand [...]
The Ellerslie International Flower Show has begun a nation-wide search for a couple to get married in the Straight from the Heart exhibition garden at this year’s Show.
Christchurch Landscape ArchitectOlive Screenhas designed a wedding-themed garden for Ellerslie 2012 and is hoping the garden will host the first-ever wedding to be held at the Show.
Olive, who [...]
One innovative Hamilton restaurant has brought a living native forest right into their restaurant.
The Foundation Bar and Kitchen has planted a stunning 15 metre-long wall of living pongas in the restaurant. The “living wall” is something special, and quite possibly a first for any restaurant. Following nature’s lead, the ponga fronds have created a stunning [...]
Landscape company Natural Habitats is now a qualified provider and maintainer of beehives.
A recent report outlines proposals for improving river protection.
