Watch the colours fly with A Taste of Art Battle!
As Art Battle Auckland has joined the international arena, with 60+ cities competing worldwide, ArtWeek in the City bring you A Taste of Art Battle.
There will be two easels back to back, for a flavour of high energy, fast paced, competitive live art painted with Resene paints with spot prizes throughout the evening. The audience decides - and its winner stays on!
And in a strange twist of creative mayhem, anyone can enter. Are you willing to take on our Art Battle artists?
Get involved, or remain a spectator, as the paintings are created in front of your eyes! All artworks will be available for quick sale.
Head along to Panama Social on Lorne Street and step up to the Art Battle easels!
12 October 5-10pm
At Panama Social on Lorne Street
This is a free event, all welcome.
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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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% 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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