Held to rid the world of the crippling disease of Polio forever
Since launching their polio eradication effort in 1985, Rotary International has been responsible for the vaccination of 2 billion children in 122 countries. Along with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, The Gates Foundation and others, Rotary has helped slash the global infection rate. In 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio each year, and in 2017 there were just 16 cases reported in 2 countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Devonport Rotary is hosting a fundraising night at The Vic, Sunday 23rd Sep at 5 pm with a screening of “Johnny English Strikes Again”. Tickets ($25) available by contacting Gavin Busch 021 247 1112 or by emailing info@devonportrotary.co.nz. Ticket price includes a concession item such as wine, beer, icecream, popcorn.
Your ticket will go a long way to help fight Polio as one oral vaccine costs just 60c.
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... 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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