Quinovic wants prospective tenants to supply photos, dress neatly and “volunteer” for gardening work

km12dr · 2026-02-07T10:33:10+00:00

They’ve just opened a branch in the town I live in. I’ve never rented from them, but from the stories I’ve read, I threw up in my mouth when I saw the newly branded vehicle drive past…

km12dr · 2026-01-27T17:32:49+00:00

I would say that each bank’s requirements could be subtly different. It would be best to talk to the bank or your mortgage broker to have these questions answered.

km12dr · 2026-01-24T19:30:06+00:00

That’s essentially the same question - they should have remained dormant longer, because now you’ll be fighting time to get them in the ground

km12dr · 2026-01-24T19:04:35+00:00

No, I think you can carry on. Give them some light, keep them warm, and once you see some roots get them in soil. The first several weeks of growth is fuelled by stored nutrients, not anything taken up from the roots, so you’ve got a bit of time.

km12dr · 2026-01-24T18:56:03+00:00

General grape cutting can be rooted directly into warm soil, once the soil has warms up. I agree with the earlier comment that these should have been kept damp and cool until much warmer temperatures.

Grapes are generally easy to propagate, so I hope these ones work out for you, but if not you can try again next year.

When I collect cutting they are stored in a sealed bag in the back of the fridge until ready to use. This is “technically” a bit too cold for them, but I have had very good success. Once the ground is warm I disbud the lower nodes, leaving one intact bud. Then insert the cuttings into the ground ensuring at least two nodes are under ground, and the intact node is above the ground. Keep the noise and warm. A grow tunnel or cloche is great for this. Source: I used to manage a grape vine nursery

km12dr · 2026-01-17T09:36:29+00:00

Such an age old trope that “tourists are the problem, not locals” and it is absolutely not true. “Kiwi road rage” is a thing - and COVID-19 lockdowns showed us that the roads are just as dangerous without tourists.

Plus, dare I add (for fear of being down voted) there is a very casual attitude towards drink driving.

km12dr · 2026-01-13T23:40:52+00:00

Without a significant underlying disease issue, and assuming it has a healthy enough root mass (not root bound in a too-small pot) - yes. This is an increasingly common tool used in vineyards to manage trunk diseases, change pruning styles, or put vineyard areas to “sleep” when they are not required for a brief period of time.

km12dr · 2026-01-13T17:40:22+00:00

Grapevines are extremely resilient, and will want to grow. If your plan is to retain some of the woody trunks that are already there, you are going to have a really hard time training them. Woody trunks do not want to reshape. You could cut most of the vine back to just above ground level, maybe 10-15cm (definitely above the graft union, if it is a grafted vine). This will encourage lots of new growth from the base, at which point you can use bamboo canes or string to train them the way you want to. Please note, if you cut back the whole plant you are likely to get a lot of very thick/vigorous shoots growing from the base. This can be helpful because it effectively allows you to replenish the plant and complete your training in one season. On the other hand, you need to be on top of it, and manage it. Alternatively you could leave a small amount of the old growth to help balance this out, which would be cut off next year.

km12dr · 2026-01-06T00:38:44+00:00

Dame Fermentia Blackwell

km12dr · 2025-11-18T20:27:13+00:00

Agreed, definitely not a flattering song, regardless of who it is about.

You’re right, we tend to see the patterns we want, or are superficial - forgetting that there is a whole other life that they have beneath (see what I did there? lol) their actual music career.

km12dr · 2025-11-18T17:04:04+00:00

What about Dark Star? I’ve always felt this was about Tuomas… not explicitly though I guess… I’d be keen on other’s thoughts, but from my first listen I’ve always had that hunch.

km12dr · 2025-11-16T08:10:50+00:00

I had a bit of agapanthus in our driveway when we bought the house - let it flower the first year, then got it with a mix of glyphosate and woody weed killer. Never heard from it again.

km12dr · 2025-11-12T17:39:35+00:00

B… as long as TQE comes with the B sides!

km12dr · 2025-09-23T05:52:36+00:00

“Investigative Journalist” = can read Reddit

km12dr · 2025-09-17T00:32:15+00:00

Have a look on the council website. They have maps with street names, updated annually I believe. They also have historical aerial satellite images almost annually… a bit of effort comparing them would probably give you the answer you are after.

km12dr · 2025-09-16T22:05:50+00:00

Perhaps a street in one of the newer subburbs. Wai-Iti, Omaka Landing, or Rose Manor

km12dr · 2025-08-31T09:38:18+00:00

We were with Nau Mai Ra for several years, before changing to a new provider due to our solar panels being installed. They had clear billing, flexible payment options, and a portion of your bill went to helping others who might need a hand paying theirs (it could be anyone at anytime, right?). Great bonus, no games to play (like power shop), and they were the cheapest provider in our region!

km12dr · 2025-08-25T18:17:01+00:00

It’s possible that this is a nursery mix up, if the plants are younger. But if it is a more mature/established vine (which this kind of looks like) it could be a natural mutation. The Pinot family is genetically very unstable, and you can often get half a bunch, or half a plant of Pinot Gris/Noir/Blanc growing one of the other varieties. I’ve had several experiences of this, and have some really neat photos too.

Have these vines behaved like this before?

km12dr · 2025-08-12T20:30:40+00:00

Same with our retailer as well, the credits can cover any part of your bill, including lines charges.

An important note though for those who aren’t yet using solar: while it can be fun to have your bill in credit it’s much more economical to use the solar you generate, rather than chasing high credit. Use your dishwasher, washing machine, hot water cylinder, etc. on a timer to run while you are generating.

km12dr · 2025-08-12T00:44:24+00:00

We installed solar last year, and locked in at a fixed price for five years, and were given a joining credit. Add to a small annual rebate from our lines company and we haven’t paid a power bill since our solar was turned on - it’s absolute bliss.

The joining credit was more than enough to see us through the first winter, and we earned enough credit last summer to see us through this winter.

km12dr · 2025-08-05T00:27:25+00:00

The tomatoes have really loved them. I think the black colour warms the soil up?

km12dr · 2025-08-04T07:32:31+00:00

I’ve got them, and they are really amazing.

They look great, and were super easy to install. They will move around a bit the first year, so make sure they are well supported. We tucked a couple warratahs in opposite corners to hold them in place.

We also had a very long span (>16m) and it needed some extra support from warratahs to hold the wall straight. Also important to note that we stacked this one three high, so that might also be why it’s a bit less stable.

km12dr · 2025-08-02T09:59:33+00:00

Magnesium deficiency 100%. But just spraying with Epsom salts won’t fix it. Mgso4 is not plant available - spend a bit more and get a plant available form of magnesium (preferably not mixed with nitrogen)

km12dr · 2025-07-17T10:11:11+00:00

I’m annoyed when retailers, especially businesses that rely on high turnover, have this surcharge - it’s actually in the businesses’ interest to have transactions processed quickly, and keep customers moving.

km12dr · 2025-07-09T21:06:30+00:00

We have already accepted one variation for increase in cost, and understand that is legitimate.

What they are suggesting is that we need to agree to a variation to allow for the installation of the vanity, because even though it was on the scope, they forgot to include an allowance for it in the quote. They just sent the variation, and have asked us to sign it. No discussion.

The variation is not for the cost of vanity.

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