Red Cross 21st Annual Book Fair
Hello lovely Neighbours,
The countdown begins for our much awaited 21st Annual Book fair this year on 8th, 9th and 10th September.
We will have over 60,000 books on sale ranging across all ranges from fiction, romance, war, history, drama and non-fiction! We will also have a large range of children and kids books as well as magazines, DVDs and our special Collector's Corner.
Don't miss out on our famous $1 book room where all books go for $1 each!
Best of all - all proceeds from book sales go to supporting a good cause. Every book you buy - goes towards supporting and running our community programmes like Meals on Wheels, Community Health Transport, First aid programmes in schools and youth projects all across the Waikato.
See you there!
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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59.2% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.6% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... 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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