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Classic NZ Television: when Kiwi sceens became stars

June 16, 2026

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Article written by Milli Banbury

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On Saturday, Room 8 helped at the local school garden. Students weeded the vege beds, watered young plants, and collected compost for the soil. Some planted seedlings of lettuce, carrots, and silverbeet. By lunchtime, the team had cleared three garden beds and filled six buckets with weeds. The caretaker said the garden would produce fresh vegetables for the school kitchen later in the term. Although the work was tiring, many students said they enjoyed seeing the garden look neat again.

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The caretaker told students that compost is made from garden waste and soil. Room 8 spent Saturday planting only lettuce and carrots for the school kitchen. The students were tired because they filled six buckets and finished before lunchtime. Room 8 worked together to care for the school garden, clearing beds and planting seedlings.