Rotary Youth Leadership Applications closing soon
Register now for RYLA 2026
Are you a future leader aged between 18 and 25? If so the Rotary Youth Leadership course is for you. Applications close on 18 November 2025.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Award 2026o be held at College House, Waimairi Road, Christchurchfrom Sunday 18th January to Thursday 22th January 2026
This highly successful 5 day live –in course provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 18 and 25 to come together to develop the skills they will need to become the leaders of tomorrow. The course is provided at no cost to the student with each participant being sponsored by a Rotary Club or a Corporate sponsor and we now invite all Clubs in the South Island from Ashburton north to begin the process of nominating suitable candidates.
For more information and registration go to rotarydistrict9999.org...
or send an email to d9999rylachch@gmail.com . Applications close on 18th November 2025.
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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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... 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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