2536 days ago

Power Box Art Project - Taradale 2019

Marketing Coordinator from

The Taradale Power Box Art Project is an bringing together local artists to beautify Taradale’s Power Box cabinets with the theme of ‘The History of Taradale – 130yrs’.

You can watch them create their individual artworks by visiting our pop-up studio located in the empty shop adjacent to the Horse and Harvest off the Lee Road Carpark in Taradale.

Artists who are contributing are; Stanley Mans, Angela Lalonde, Issy Loughran, Mike Hardy, Jennica Foote, Jil of Aotearoa, Joe Rowntree, Amy Singh, Noah Tucker, Sam Savage, Morag Shaw, Tread Well, Cinzah Merk, Grayson Uncles and Moonchild (Liv Jack).

Watch this space to get your chance to vote for your favourite and help us award over $1500 in prizes to the artists !

The Taradale Power Box Art Project is made possible with the support of Unison, generous sponsorship from Resene and grants from One Foundation, Pub Charity and Creative Communities.

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2 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1120 votes
14 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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