LAST CHANCE TO GET IN THE DRAW
LAST CHANCE TO GET IN THE DRAW
Thank you so much to the community members that have supported us so far by purchasing a ticket in our fabulous Mothers Day Raffle. There is now less than two days to wait until you find out if you will be one of our lucky winners. We're all off to the local Fire Station on Thursday morning so our tamariki can enjoy the fire trucks, and one of our amazing firefighters can carry out the draw.
So if you haven't already got a ticket, this really is your last chance. To be in the draw we need any online funds to be cleared in our account by tomorrow night. But for those in Waiuku, we will be in the Town Square tomorrow between 11am and 1pm if you want to pop by and pay cash, or just come and say hi. You'll find us by the big yellow flag. Tickets are just $5 each or 3 for $10.
You'll be supporting a good cause. All funds are going towards assisting us to build a safe new fence for our Tamariki.
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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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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80.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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19.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
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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