MEGA Issue #10 is live. It’s December in Eastbourne
MEGA Issue #10 is live.
It’s December in Eastbourne — lights are up, patience is down, rates are due, and everyone’s pretending it’s festive. MEGA isn’t.
Oh Come All Ye Ratepayers
The Christmas carol nobody asked for — featuring rates notices, council cheer, and the sound of wallets quietly weeping.
The Rimu Street Arrival
A developer appears, the Luddites mobilise, and suddenly “heritage character” means whatever helps today’s argument.
HCC: What We Didn’t Know (Until Now)
The information that arrived late, sideways, and only once it couldn’t be ignored.
What If Trump Was PM?
A thought experiment involving gold, slogans, loyalty tests, and the uncomfortable feeling we’ve seen this movie before.
Chef Gordon Ramswine’s Christmas Recipe
A Christmas dessert that refuses to be subtle: caramelised pineapple pavlova crown with spiced rum custard and burnt-honey crunch
MEGA Community Stuff
Parking ideas council missed, a tug we apparently don’t need, a mayor on departure, and the ongoing collapse of NZ reality TV.
Sunshine Kiwi’s New Christmas Song
Sunshine Kiwi returns with a Christmas song full of heart, humour, and that unmistakable Kiwi bounce.
The Fun Section of Biblical Proportions
Smite first, ask questions later — the Bible as it accidentally reads.
Meet Stuffed.Kiwi — is our sister site — music, videos, originals, and a growing archive of things that made us laugh, where our music lives, our videos escape to. No messaging. No meaning. Just fun.
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MEGA — Making Eastbourne Great Again Inc.
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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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25.8% 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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