Latest from WC - Opinion

Opinion: Why Facebook’s personal posts matter more than ever

Nicky Rennie values Facebook for sharing personal moments and connecting with family.

Gareth Carter: Why the pōhutukawa is perfect for NZ gardens

OPINION: Pōhutukawa trees offer vibrant displays with crimson flowers in summer.

Kevin Page: New Crocs a slippery slope

Comment: Kevin Page's New Year bargains come to grief.

Nicky Rennie: Find something to be hopeful for

OPINION: A life without hope is a horrible place to be.

Gareth Carter: Team up your herbs for better gardening rewards

COMMENT: Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops.

Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips

Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.

Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best

Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page

Gareth Carter: Avocado varities to consider for your garden

Comment: Planting a range of trees will give fruit at different times of the year.

Nicky Rennie: Around the bridges with the Walkers of Whanganui

OPINION: At 6am on Sunday, December 1, I will line up for the 3 Bridges Half Marathon Walk

Gareth Carter: Add hedges and edges to your garden

Comment: Low hedges can be used as accent plants.

Building site sets stage for classic hits - Kevin Page

OPINION: 'I launched into classic 70s style in the form of YMCA by the Village People.'

Gareth Carter: Time to plant summer vegetable, flower seedlings

Comment: It's the most significant weekend in NZ's gardening calendar.

Nicky Rennie: Wellington seems Absolutely Positively Stuffed

Opinion: Wellington is no longer the vibrant city that I once loved.

Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes

Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.

Comment: It was a dirty job but someone had to do it

COMMENT: Kevin Page encounters some unpleasant work stories.

Opinion: Christmas is starting too soon

OPINION: Financial pressure is coming on people even earlier this year.