Category: Whitianga

Let’s Have a Bowl

Getting the Best From our Piece of Paradise So you’ve discovered the ‘new year, new me’ ambition has become a too-distant memory, as we creep towards the second quarter of

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So … How’s That Airbnb Going?

So, let’s unpack these perspectives a little. In terms of providing short-term accommodation, Mercury Bay has a wide range of motels catering for quite up-market tastes through to holiday camps and cheaper family-friendly options. Very seldom are these filled to capacity (with the occasional exception of specific events such as the Summer Concert). Taking this view, Airbnb takes business away from established businesses in the area, rather than filling a need in the accommodation market. 

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Chops Gardening Tips – Choosing the Right Fruit Tree For Coromandel

The subtropical climate of Coromandel is generally warmer and more humid than other parts of New Zealand. This means that certain plants, such as citrus trees, avocado trees and fig trees, thrive in the area. These plants can provide a bountiful harvest, making them popular among new gardeners, especially because they are easy to grow! You will need a warm and sunny spot in your garden. The tree should be planted in well-draining soil, in a position where it will receive at least six hours of direct sunlight per day (eight for citrus).

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So … How’s That Airbnb Going?

So, let’s unpack these perspectives a little. In terms of providing short-term accommodation, Mercury Bay has a wide range of motels catering for quite up-market tastes through to holiday camps and cheaper family-friendly options. Very seldom are these filled to capacity (with the occasional exception of specific events such as the Summer Concert). Taking this view, Airbnb takes business away from established businesses in the area, rather than filling a need in the accommodation market. 

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Chops Gardening Tips – Choosing the Right Fruit Tree For Coromandel

The subtropical climate of Coromandel is generally warmer and more humid than other parts of New Zealand. This means that certain plants, such as citrus trees, avocado trees and fig trees, thrive in the area. These plants can provide a bountiful harvest, making them popular among new gardeners, especially because they are easy to grow! You will need a warm and sunny spot in your garden. The tree should be planted in well-draining soil, in a position where it will receive at least six hours of direct sunlight per day (eight for citrus).

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