Volunteers needed - just one hour can make a difference!
New Zealand Red Cross are holding their Auckland Street Appeal on Friday 5th and Sat 6th October 2018
Please join us to help raise money for our much-needed programmes and services here in Aotearoa.
If you have just an hour to give (or two, or more!) please help shake-a-bucket for Red Cross!
It so easy to get involved, just click the link below to register.
When amazing supporters like you help us fundraise, you help us do good.
You help us deliver meals to the elderly, deploy welfare support teams after natural disasters in NZ, support former refugees to make their new home here or provide free courses in life-saving skills to school children.
And please spread the word – get friends, family and colleagues involved too!
Thank you!
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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26% 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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