Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: A trug is essential for January’s harvest
I love feta and courgette fritters served with a salad, just delicious! Chillis, sweet peppers, beans and watermelon…
Phil Thomsen’s gardening guides inspire self-sufficiency and simple food growing
Thomsen revels in the magic of watching the seedlings emerge from the soil in early spring and bringing…
New Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman keen on transparency and cautious on money printing
A proponent of transparency, she stressed that any changes to the way monetary policy decision-making was communicated should…
Supercars winner Ryan Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack
“We came really close in 2021 before Covid, so it’s awesome to finally get a deal done this…
Local elections 2025: Teen candidate Bianca O’Keefe vows to represent youth voices
She’s not worried about balancing the potential demands of a local board seat with her other commitments. “I…
Housing market predictions for 2026: Cotality expecting some growth after ‘subdued’ year
“Overall, property values remain sluggish for now, but conditions may be turning towards some growth in 2026, albeit…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Strawberry spinach and other unusual seeds
If you want a real talking piece, try growing strawberry spinach, an heirloom vegetable that is more than…
Kem Ormond’s garden: Cane fruit pruning tips to maximise berry harvest
There are also cape gooseberries and gooseberries that you may well enjoy. I have to say raspberries are…