Lots of cook books
We've had a bit of a clear out and found we have a lot of cook books so getting rid of a few (20 in total). These are:
* The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia (512 pages)
*The Low Fat Cookbook (168 pages)
* The NZ Bread Book by Simon & Alison Holst (96 pages)
*Simple Cafe Food & More Simple Cafe Food, both by Julie Le Clerc (2 x 128 pages)
*Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Cookery & Madhur Jaffrey's Cookbook ( 304 & 192 pages)
* Small Food (399 pages)
*Marvellous Meals with Mince by Josceline Dimbleby (96 pages)
*From Tagine to Masala by Mike Harrison (123 pages)
Then 10 mini-cookbooks (~64 pages in each): Fast Chicken, Popular Potato, Soups, Hearty Country Cooking, Fast Vegetarian, Favourite Herbs, Tapas-Antipasto-Mezze, Chicken Cookbook, Brilliant Burgers, French Cooking.
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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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.7% ... 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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