Cyclone Gabrielle Emergency Shelter Devonport/Takapuna
To all residents on the Devonport Peninsula
An emergency hub shelter will be operational from 6pm tomorrow (Sunday) evening, at 6 Squadron Air Cadets HQ in 9a Achilles Cres. (on the left as you drive down from Old Lake Road).
If you need to come to the Hub for any reason, try to bring some food with you, but there will be hot drinks available, and there will be some basic sleeping gear available if needed.
In addition, for Stanley Point/Devonport residents, Stanley Bay Club will open if need be. Please call Phil Le Gros if need be.
A reminder – go to www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz... for Devonport Emergency Resilience Guidelines – scroll down on the Home page.
Alex Koppenaal – Cadet Unit Commander, 6 Squadron, 027 237 9262
Nigel Bioletti – Devonport Peninsula Trust, 0274456211
Phil Le Gros – Stanley Bay Club, 021527737
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?
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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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.8% ... 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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