Come and speak to our board members about the future of Waitematā!
Attend our hearing-style event where you can book a 10 minute speaking slot to give our board members feedback on their draft Local Board Plan, in-person at our local board office, or via Skype. You can also just listen in as an audience member.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Wednesday 29 July, 6pm-7:30pm
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Waitematā Local Board office, 52 Swanson Street (or via Skype)
𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭: phone 09 353 9654 or email waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
You can read our draft plan & give feedback online at Read More.
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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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% 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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