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Good Egg: The Gemmells Crossing Society
In 2013, a community of crib owners at Gemmells Crossing banded together to replant and restore their special spot on the Kakanui River. The outcome? A thunderous symphony of birdsong that quite literally silenced the room during a recent AGM.

Seasonal Bounty: Lemons
Tart, tasty and packed with tons of vitamin C, the humble lemon is plentiful and cheap right now — and they’re much more versatile than people think. Here is a zesty list of our favourite lemon-leaning recipes to use up the seasonal bounty

Introducing tree-free bird feeders
We love seeing a kererū in a kōwhai or tūī in a tawa gobbling fruit and nectar. Even better if we can supplement the birds’ natural food sources by hanging a feeder to get them through times of food scarcity. But what if trees aren’t an option at your place?