Come along to The Book Club!
Roger Hall's romantic comedy 'The Book Club' was updated for The Pumphouse Theatre in May 2018 and played to a sell out season and is now coming to the Centrestage Theatre in Orewa!.
Starring Jodie Dorday (Billy Elliot, Westside) and directed by Janice Finn, this popular one-woman play is something special.
When: Sunday 7 Oct - 4:00pm, Wednesday 10 Oct - 7:30pm and Thursday 11 Oct - 2pm
Where: Centrestage Theatre Orewa
Self-confessed book-a-holic Deb, looks for a diversion when the last of her children leaves home and her husband is busy with work and sport. When she joins a book club full of strongly opinionated women and then invites a local author to talk to the group about his latest offering, all hell breaks loose!
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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26.1% 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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