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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the garden will be closed this week to volunteers and the public. We will reopen next Tuesday.

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Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations.

For information on what to keep an eye out for, see our factsheet: https://bit.ly/3Lrep8E

Any potential sightings of the yellow-legged hornet or a nest should be photographed, and reported online at https://bit.ly/3LreqcI or by calling our exotic pest and disease hotline 0800 80 99 66.

Remembering Allan Hall – A life of service, advocacy and heart 💚

We’re remembering Allan Hall, a long-time supporter of CCS Disability Action whose life was filled with compassion, community and quiet leadership.

Allan’s connection to our organisation began in childhood and continued for much of his 83 years. He was a lawyer, coroner, disability advocate and Chair of our Tairāwhiti branch – always showing up, always asking: “Right O. What needs doing?”

He believed in disabled people having a seat at the table, and he led with aroha, humility and strength. As our General Manager Colene Herbert said at his funeral: “He showed us that an impairment is no barrier to contribution, and that service is a life well lived.”

We will miss Allan deeply, and we will carry his values forward in everything we do.

🌿 Moe mai rā, Allan. Thank you for everything.

You can read our full tribute at the link in our comments.

Image description: Portrait photo of Allan Hall.

While there have been some storms recently, it's been good to see some signs of spring starting to show in the garden.

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Despite some storm damage, the beginning of spring was already starting to show last week. We managed to do a quick repair to our boundary fence before spending a productive week in the garden. #springhassprung #awakening #flowers #seedlings #gardensofinstagram #gardensforall #accessiblegardening