FREE Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar - Join our quest to spread kindness in our community
Love Random Acts of Kindness and the positive difference they make? Do you like the feeling of brightening someone's day? A kind act is not only good for the receiver, it’s great for your own wellbeing too!
Join us on a quest to spread kindness and help to smash our target of completing 1,000 kindness acts before Christmas. We’ll be keeping track with our ‘Kindometer’. Go to kindnesskalendar.com... to sign up for your FREE online Advent 'Kindness Kalendar' to begin 1st December 2022 and sprinkle some kindness. Find us on Facebook too - 'Kindness Kalendar'. Why not share with your friends and family and let’s see how far we can reach? Thanks. Rowena
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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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... 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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