Free Food and Music Sunday 26th Feb 12 to 6 PM at the Avondale Spider!
MDM Charitable Trust invites one and all to help themselves to free food, this event is held regularly every last Sunday of the month. Please remember its tomorrow Sunday, 26th Feb from 12 to 6 PM at the Avondale Spider, 1975 Great North Road, Avondale.
Please come and help yourself to free food parcels, delicious food, a good cup of barista coffee, or soft drinks whilst you listen to great music put on by our youth group.
This is a free event open to all, held every last Sunday of the month put on by Mother of Divine Mercy Charitable trust!
Commencing soon we will also have this event in Henderson every month on the second Sunday and in Mangere on every third Sunday. Watch this space!
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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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.8% ... 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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