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[ad_1] Top tips from a series of South Canterbury farming workshops South Canterbury farmers upskilled on their environmental practices at a series of workshops in Glenavy in October and November. If you missed out – here are the top tips from each workshop. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Top tips for late season winter grazing Winter grazing season is now almost over, and with most of your winter paddocks grazed, it’s important to minimise stock movement over bare earth to protect your soil integrity and prevent sedimentation and nutrient loss. Here are some of our top tips to get winter grazing right:…
[ad_1] Don’t let our waterways go down the drain. Grate tips for reducing stormwater pollution Did you know the stormwater drains you see on the side of the road lead directly into our rivers, streams and the ocean? Many people assume that whatever travels down these drains gets treated, but in most situations, this is…
[ad_1] Key details The free event, produced by Christchurch City Council, runs from 5.30pm to 8pm on Saturday 1 July, with the hub of activity happening in the New Brighton carpark, north of the pier. There, you can enjoy live entertainment hosted by Radio Hauraki, an energetic set of rock music by Sign of the Firebird,…
[ad_1] Our kerbside collection will be running as normal over the Christmas and New Year period, however, we know some people may reach the capacity of their bins over this period! To help with a stress-free post-Christmas clean-up the Christchurch City Council’s Resource Recovery team have provided their top tips to make the job easier. …
[ad_1] NZ Vegetarian Society offers 5 tips for Going Veg these holidays The NZ Vegetarian Society has offered tips for Kiwis who are ‘going veg’ these holidays. NZ Vegetarian Society spokesperson Philip McKibbin says plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular, and there are many reasons why Kiwis are making the change. “Around 15% of Kiwis…
[ad_1] Irrigating top tips for the upcoming summer season Summer is just about here and that means irrigation will become more widespread across North Canterbury. Irrigation can support better growth in paddocks, providing more feed for animals and better conditions for growing crops. Water is a precious resource in the Waimakariri, Hurunui and Waiau areas…
[ad_1] Discover some of Christchurch’s best spaces to explore, learn and be entertained these holidays. A day at the playground Make the most of a fine day and head to one of the city’s many playgrounds. The Margaret Mahy Playground in the central city is packed with fun things to try or you can enjoy…
[ad_1] People can learn more about reaping the financial and health benefits of growing their own vegetables with a little help from South Library. The library will host gardening expert Bill Brett on Monday, August 3 during a special speaker series detailing the best approach to self-sufficiency. The Nelson gardener and author will share his…
Timing is everything in negotiation. A negotiation can be made or unmade by the time at which it takes place. When buying or selling anything in life it becomes important to learn the art of the timing as this can make or break the deal. It all comes to when you make your move. There…
There are a few things that are trending in todays age and one of them is the GREEN revolution. This is something that cannot be ignored and I think that no matter who you are you need to take on that its happening and work your way with it, instead of fighting it. In Christchurch…
There is a nice trend the past few years to buy an existing home and renovate it to either make a capital gain or have a nice home to live in. However I have a feeling that we are soon going to see a shift in attitude and see people buying land in new residential…
Selling your house in a market where there is a very stiff competition with other properties is incredibly a tough thing to do. You need to ask yourself the question. Why am I selling? If you want to sell then prepare for it and if you need to sell then prepare for that as well….
Seal coating and crack sealing are two very important elements in home improvement and property care. They will make your driveway look a thousand times better and so your house’s value will increase dramatically, a nice driveway is always very important to a home’s appearance as it is usually the first thing people see when…
As you are probably aware by now I am very interesting in Social Networking and online marketing. This interest is leading me to some awesome contacts around the globe and opening my eyes to many different stratergies when it comes to marketing online and also in the offline world. If you look at my post…
In todays market it is both taking longer to sell your home and harder for buyers finance to be approved. This coupled with what seems prices dropping slightly every month is making for a very interesting and tough market to work and sell in. But there is always ways of making the selling process easier…
This guide should help with sellers and buyers when looking at doing a property transaction. A good builder friend from New Zealand Home Inspections and me have put this together so that you may use it to your advantage. The information is probably the same as what you already know but it is good to…
BUYING AT AUCTION: Auctions can be a daunting time to buy a property as some Auctions you may not have any idea where it might sell or what it is worth. In New Plymouth we have adopted a policy of publishing the Auction Reserve in order for the whole process is transparent. We do about…
Quite a number of fellow bloggers have asked me how I put the video into my blog at the top in the left hand side. This is how you do it. First of all you need to create a video of something that you want featured. Then you need to host it somewhere. I have…
After an enlightening rum with some fellow bloggers I think it is pertinent to mention one of the things that we all had a cry about and it is one of the things that we all agree that makes blogging and if done with passion will be just as important and will grow your…
Don’t think that blogging or having a website is the magic pill that will turn your business around. But do expect if done well to work for you in terms of exposure and credibility. This is the 21st Century. We have to realise what is now. And we are in an online revolution. The Fact…
This is a question I have been asked via email a few times over the past few weeks from buyers out of New Zealand looking to invest here. And even dealing with some people in my line of duty at the floor front I have come accross a number of people unsure of the process…
The number of homes listed for sale in most cities high. The result is prospective buyers know they can negotiate hard over price and terms. (Simple laws of supply and demand apply here) This poses some tough times as a seller. But if you are prepared you will definitely be able to get good results…
This guide should help both sellers and buyers to make the selling of your house to make the whole thing a lot more transparent. A good builder friend from New Zealand Home Inspections and me have put this together so that you may use it to your advantage. The information is probably the same as…
When you are looking to put your house on the market there is one of two ways of going. You can do it by yourself privately or you could sell it through an agent. Both have their ups and down as life always does. But this article I am writing for the benefit of those…
BUYING AT AUCTION: Auctions can be a daunting time to buy a property as some Auctions you may not have any idea where it might sell or what it is worth. Here in New Plymouth we have adopted a policy of publishing the Auction Reserve in order for the whole process is transparent. We do…
Buying a home is a big step in your life and should be a very exciting time. Unfortunately, many individuals rush into buying a home with out considering the implications is has on their future. If you’re considering making the move to own it’s important you weigh all the options, and consider what if anything…
Selling your first home can be a nerve-wracking experience. When buying your first home, it’s normal to be a bit scared – but also excited & with plenty of plans for the future. However, when it’s time to finally sell your largest investment, many sellers are filled with questions and doubt. Will my home sell?…
Whether we will admit it or not, we all think we are pretty clever. This can manifest in many ways. In real estate, it often happens when a seller blows their counter offer to a buyer. A real estate transaction comes around in a time tested manner. The seller woos buyers until one is enticed…
1. I have listed many homes and often times relate the same information over and over regarding the de-cluttering of the home as we home staging professionals call it. Basic 101 staging info is to de-clutter and clean up. Get the home ready. I am shocked at how many people just don’t understand why the…