Join us on a Bus Trip to Oruawharo Homestead
Join us on a visit to Oruawharo Homestead & Gardens. This event is open to the public but there are limited seats so it pays to book yours asap. The cost is $40 for members of Hastings Hearing or $45 for non-members and includes the bus trip, lunch and tour of the homestead & gardens.
The bus departs Hastings Hearing at 11am and will return by 3:30pm.
Please confirm your choice upon booking of either Chicken Pot Pie or Egg & Bacon Pie - each comes with a Fresh bread roll, garden salad & is followed by a Chocolate Raspberry Slice served with Whipped Cream and Tea or Coffee.
Contact Hastings Hearing to secure a seat on 876 7210. RSVP asap as seats are limited or by 12.3.19
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% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... 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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