Rangona: Sentience (Matariki Exhibition)
Kia Ora neighbours!
Just a heads up for our current Matariki exhibition featuring the late Ralph Hotere's 'Song of Solomon' painting series as well as lighting from local lighting artist David Trubridge of Firefly Light & Design .
This exhibition features diverse works from 5 contemporary Maori artists - Joanne Barrett, Heidi Brickell, Natanahira Pona, Ruth Woodbury & Jermaine Reihana. Please do pop and support our local artists and the gallery. This is the final week until next Wednesday 22nd!
For more details visit: depotartspace.co.nz/event/matariki-exhibition-rangona or facebook.com/events/257719225541429/
Have a blessed week and hope to see you all at the Depot!
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
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.
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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