Power Outage 4th & 6th May
May 4th & 6th: Planned Power Outage - All Day.
Pūkaha will remain open 9am - 5pm. Daily talks, tours and feeds will happen as usual, however The Kiwi House and Interactive Gallery will be closed.
Reduced entry fees will apply both days: $10 per adult/senior/student, $2 for children under 14 years and Under 5’s free.
Kākā Café will be open but with a reduced menu.
Eftpos and credit card facilities will still operate, but please bring cash if you can.
To speak with Visitor Centre staff on either day please call 027 259 5529.
Apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... 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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