Community Firewood Chop 27th May
Hi Hamilton Community!
We are excited to announce our first community wide event for the year is coming up on the 27th May in the form of a Community Firewood Chop. If you or anyone you know is struggling to afford or find firewood for this coming winter, we hope to be able to provide them with a load of firewood on the day, completely free, to get them started with winter in a warm, dry and healthy home. We are also looking for volunteers who are able to help split, stack and deliver wood, and are still in need of multiple trailers as well as a few more drivers and cars with towbars to use on the day.
Check out the facebook event www.facebook.com... for more information and updates, and register to help out on the day and/or receive firewood at www.streetworks.org.nz...
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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