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A rose garden to delight the senses

Posted by Ellerslie Flower Show on 24 February 2012 | 0 Comments

Debut Ellerslie International Flower Show exhibitor Ben Pratt promises a rose garden at next month’s show which will delight the senses of all visitors. In a cottage gardening setting, Tasman Bay Roses will present a colourful display of rose varieties, from modern hybrid tea, floribunda and David Austin roses to climbing and old-fashioned roses.

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Transitions: Green elements for a Christchurch rebuild

Posted by Ellerslie Flower Show on 23 February 2012 | 0 Comments

Christchurch residents’ desire for a greener central city – clearly expressed through the Share an Idea programme and translated into a very green Draft Central City Plan – inspired Landcare Research to design an Ellerslie International Flower Show exhibit that showcases some of the possibilities. Exhibit designer Colin Meurk, a Landcare Research ecologist (above), says that in redeveloping the central city Christchurch has a unique opportunity. “We can transition to a new, more confident, multi-layered city that is an attractive, relevant and viable place for people. One of those story layers is our unique natural history.

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All Ages to Explore Playful Side

Posted by Ellerslie Flower Show on 21 February 2012 | 0 Comments

Visitors of all ages will be encouraged to explore their playful side at next month’s Ellerslie International Flower Show. The joint Christchurch City Council and City Care’s exhibition garden, Urban Active, is a 30m x 20m playground with a difference – it offers play options for both children and adults. Designed by the City Council and built by City Care Ltd, the garden has four rooms, creating separate spaces for children and adults to “keep playing all their life and keep fit”.

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Rental Cars for Cruise Passengers, New Zealand

Posted by John Stokes - Wellington on 18 October 2012 | 0 Comments

The days are getting longer and warmer and already we’ve had a visit from the Radiance of the Seas, marking the start of the popular summer cruise ship season to New Zealand.

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Scott Dixon Hires With Pegasus Rental Cars

Posted by John Stokes - Pegasus Wellington on 12 June 2012 | 0 Comments

What does one say or even think when one discovers that Scott Dixon has just booked a car with you?

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Adam Parore, the new owner of Pegasus

Posted by John Stokes on 19 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Adam Parore’s purchase of Pegasus Rental Cars has largely gone un-noticed by the press but, as far as the Pegasus franchisees and staff are concerned, it’s big breaking news.

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