Vote for Halswell Community Project at Z Addington Good in the Hood
Z Energy Good in the Hood helping support local charities!
Halswell Community Project have been chosen as one of the four charities being supported through Z Addington as part of this years Good in the Hood which is encouraging and exciting for us! We rely heavily on funding and donations to enable us to do the work we do in connecting our community so we need your support to help us get the votes up there! The more votes we get the more money we receive so over the next few weeks pop into Z Addington for your fuel, grab a token and vote for us! Happily, you can also get a token from any shop purchase so if you don’t need fuel, you can buy a coffee or a chocolate bar from the shop and still vote 🙂
#goodinthehood
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.6% ... 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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