Te Kowhai News - May issue now available
Attached is the May issue of the Te Kowhai News.
This is the first issue of the new-look design. Printed copies (being delivered to RD8 today) will all have colour covers and inside and out which means all the great photos from the community will be in colour.
I hope you like the new look magazine.
In this issue:
• "I don’t know much…” interview with Dame Malvina Major.
• School Quiz night – the highlight of my annual social calendar ;o) - on 30 June.
** NOT on 1 July as stated in printed copies of the magazine. **
• Update on the new sub-developments and zone changes coming our way.
• Stranger danger as Te Pahu School kids attempted abduction.
• All the usual local news and events.
Please do keep Te Kowhai News in mind should you have anything news worthy to share. Anything from local interesting stories, anecdotes, sporting or academic achievements, new businesses that need a bit of profile, good things and not so good things going on in your area. Send me photos if you can or just get in touch and we can work it out.
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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