Kind reminder: NIGHT TIME CLOSURES OF ROYAL RD BRIDGE OVER SH16
Hello fellow neighbours
Just a friendly reminder
Forward from NZTA:
Planned night-time closures of the Royal Rd Bridge over State Highway 16 will occur most nights during a four week period from Mon 20 May, with local detours in place. The closures will take place between 8pm and 5am on most nights from Sunday to Thursday each week. These works will be weather dependent and may be cancelled or postponed at short notice. Please note that the motorway on-ramp and off-ramp will both remain open, unless a SH16 full motorway closure is also required.
The new bridge at Royal Rd has greater height clearance over the motorway than the one it replaced. The closures are to allow the road on the eastern side and the on-ramp to the motorway to be built up to the same height as the bridge. These construction works are a part of the SH16 Lincoln to Westgate project which will improve the Northwestern Mwy and support expected growth in the western suburbs and increased traffic using the Western Ring Route. More: ow.ly... ^MF
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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