Top of the South Film Festival!
Locally Made Films Featured this Saturday at the Suter Theatre
The Top of the South Film Festival this Saturday, Oct. 28th at 8:30 PM.
This unique film festival celebrates 16 of the best of locally produced short films (Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough) with an exciting evening of red carpet arrivals, food and drink followed by an opportunity for local filmmakers to showcase their short films on the big screen.
Enjoy the full spectrum of film genres: comedy, drama, horror, experimental, thriller, noir and music video.
All proceeds are donated to the Top of the South Film Production Society which provides financial support to its members who pursue the art of filmmaking in our Top of the South region.
Sponsored by: New World-Nelson City, Pic’s Peanut Butter, Whakatu Marae, Hoglund Art Glass, Dress Up Box, Mapua Village Bakery, Lustre Collective, Blue Sky Solutions, New Zealand Video Productions, Dutch Rusk and Horsebox Ltd. Tickets are available from the State Cinema ticket counter, or by calling 03 548 3885 or order online at suter.statecinemas.co.nz...
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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