I thought it was time to do another flower post. π Despite the heat, I've got the garden shade cloths up, and my plants are doing just fine. π
Photo 1: My cherry-ice-cream begonia flowers are open.
Photo 2: Got some Double Delight pink-and-yellow roses open too. π
Photos 3, 4 & 5: Pansies and pink begonia flowers are doing just fine too. π
Photo 6: I've also got some white Nigella flowers open, and some blue ones yet to open. π
Photo 7: I've also discovered a white hollyhock flower open on one bush while doing this photo shoot!
Photo 8: Red begonias flowering.
Photo 9: A pink hollyhock flower - I saw the first one open on Sunday, today I see more open.
Photos 10 & 11: Dark pink and white carnations - the first few opened on Sunday, there are more open today.
Photos 12 & 13: Yellow Calendulas. I've got quite a few of these flowering.
Photo 14: Blackberry flowers & immature fruit.
Photos 15 & 16: My yellow miniature rose with a couple of buds - no flowers on that bush open yet, but soon will be!
Photo 17: One of my two surviving strawberry plants, with its flowers and fruit. I've been eating a few berries off it already - will buy some more strawberry plants to add to my two when Bunnings opens, in order to get more fruit. π
Photo 18: My blue daisies - they are a sky blue azure colour. π
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed ππ²π
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisationsβlike NZTAβmanage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
Weβd love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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80.4% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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19.6% No. This would be impossible in practice.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, thereβs 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 πͺπ°πͺ
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship β 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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Chinese New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year everyone!π
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