Keep Calm, Wash your Hands, Act with Kindness, Wash your Hands Again
Kia Ora, Kia kaha. Sending love to everyone at this time. Here is a little background about us: we are a small business of 5. When the recession of 2008 hit, we came out the other side. This time around I want my team and partners to know, that just like 2008, we will get through this together. We will stay open as long as we are able to mitigate the risks and spread of Covid-19. We want to assure you we take the threat of Covid-19 very seriously, as the health of our team and your family means the world to us. With all the uncertainty surrounding this pandemic, we guarantee the best possible hygiene measures at our workshop. We have increased our cleaning and sanitising of the workshop to 3 times a day. Moving forward, we will meet you directly outside our workshop in order to promote social distancing (if possible email us before hand with photos so we can provide you with a quote online!). We have a hand sanitiser station available at our workshop. We are not doing in-house assessments for people that have traveled or have made contact with anyone who has traveled in the past 14 days, or suspects they are ill. We cherish all of our clients and value your health. Please take care of yourself and others at this time, and support local business as much as you can 💛
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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25.9% 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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