Villa Maria Wine Tasting 20th of October 6:30pm
Three-Course set menu with wine match $65 per head
To Start (Table Nibble):
Garlic Bread & Beetroot Arancini matched with Dulcet Brut
Entrée - Choice of:
Steamed prawn & chive dumpling
Coriander fish cake
Pork wontons
Matched with 2020 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Gisborne Albarino
Mains - Choice of
Hawkes Bay lamb shank served with mash potatoes, green peas and rosemary jus
Steak & duck fat chips aged silver fern farm scotch fillet with duck fact chips with garlic butter
Honey soy pork belly with steamed rice, star anise glaze & steamed bok choy
Dolsot Bibimbap Steamed rice organic quinoa, poached egg, bok choy, assorted vegetables, mushrooms with halloumi cheese served with go cho jang and soy sauce
Matched with 2014 Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah
2019 Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Gris
Dessert - Choice of
Baileys cream brulee
Sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream
Bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream
Matched with 2018 Villa Maria Reserve Noble Riesling
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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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
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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.
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?
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