Volunteer two hours of your time during our Street Appeal
Child Cancer Foundation's Street Appeal is back for 2023! It is taking place nationwide on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 March.
If you have been looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity to give back to your community, you could sign up as a volunteer in your area!
Getting involved is easy - simply volunteer two hours of your time at a collection site. Every dollar you collect will make a real difference for Kiwi families impacted by childhood cancer.
Find out more and sign up as a volunteer today at childcancer.org.nz...
Alternatively you can call Sisi on 021845932 for any North Island queries, Eva on 0278249744 for any Upper South Island queries or Bec on 021 733 671 for any Otago/Southland queries.
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% 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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