Bridge Lessons
Do something new this winter, and learn Bridge, the world's most popular card game.
Hokowhitu Bridge Club is offering a series of ten beginners'' lessons, starting Thursday 6 May, 10 am - 12 noon. Lessons will be held at Hokowhitu Bowling Club, 279 Albert Street.
No experience necessary, absolute beginners welcome. Come solo or bring a friend (or lots of friends!). Make new friends while keeping your brain active.
The fee for lessons is $50, which includes club membership for the rest of 2021. Enrol by email to hokowhitubridgeclub@gmail.com, or contact Julie on 021 127 4143.
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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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