Room to rent available
Hi, I’m (1 female mid-fifties who really loves her gentle pets (cat & small dog) looking for a long term flatmate, who’s not in a rush to move, for a large sunny room with wardrobe. Near Queens Square. 10 mins walk to New World. Hastings. Off-street parking available. $130 p/w Price includes everything except food and toiletries including unlimited internet Must help out with the household cleaning and be honest, reliable & an effective communicator. All applicants are required to provide a NZ police check (which means you will have to have been in New Zealand for at least a year) and 2 phone references and have good, understandable spoken English. Available from after lockdown finishes. Messenger me on my FB name of : Marmaduke Patrick (rather than leaving a comment here or anywhere else otherwise I may miss your inquiry by accident ), if you are interested and tell me about yourself and we could organise a time to online chat via face time.
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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