Are you a little Crafty - #upcyclehb
Want to get a little crafty this weekend? We have extended the closing date for the Red Cross Upcycle Challenge to Monday 23rd November at 5pm.
There are 3 challenges;
* HB Curtain Bank Challenge - Sponsored by Kathys Drapes by design
Turn a previously loved curtain into a fashion item.
* Red Cross Retail Challenge - Sponsored by Tammy Jensen, Harcourts
Upcycle an item from one of our retail stores
* Art Upcycle Challenge - Sponsored by Red Cross Cadbury Road shop
Upcycle the artwork or the frame
There is a $250 prezzy card up for grabs for the winner of each challenge so kickstart your creativity and recycle, repurpose and reuse an item purchased at either of our retails stores.
* Dalton Street Store - 128 Dalton Street, Napier open - Open 10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday
* Cadbury Road Shop - 35 Cadbury Road, Onekawa - Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
The winner will be announced at the Mistletoe Market on Thursday 26th November being held at Toitoi - HB Arts and Events Centre.
For more information and the rules please visit www.redcross.org.nz...
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... 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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