Knowledge Bank
For all those interested in Hawke's Bay history the Knowledge Bank is holding a fund raising event :
Popular local historian Michael Fowler will talk on Thursday March 21st at the Havelock North Community Centre (Magdalinos room seats 250). Doors open at 5.30pm, Michael will speak from 6 till 7pm, the subject being his “favourite stories. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained from the Knowledge Bank - ph 8335333 (Linda Bainbridge)
Also Saturday March 23rd, 10am till 3pm there will be an open day (free) at Stoneycroft, Omahu Road - will include the Genealogist group as well and volunteers will be there to show visitors around - tea, coffee etc available and various publications will be on sale - including photos and articles
We'd love to see you at either or both events
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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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.6% ... 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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