Poll: When it comes to email newsletters, what’s your biggest frustration right now?
Quick pulse check for founders and operators 👇
Email newsletters should be one of the easiest ways to stay in touch with customers… yet for a lot of us, they quietly fall to the bottom of the list.
Before tools, templates, or tactics. I’m curious about the real blocker.
What’s the one thing that makes you hesitate, overthink, or just not hit “send”?
Vote honestly.
If you’ve already solved this, feel free to drop what actually worked for you in the comments — no theory, just real-world experience.
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0% They sound “AI-ish” no matter what I do
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0% I waste time rewriting instead of sending
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0% Layout breaks on mobile or in email clients
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0% I’ve got 10 prompts… and none work consistently
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0% I don’t send emails anymore — it’s too painful
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.4% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.4% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
Poll: Would you take a 1.5-hour hike for a shop? 🌿🐦
Canterbury, you have a hidden treasure right on your doorstep ... though it does come with a 1.5-hour walk up the stunning Rakaia Gorge Walkway.
Along the trail you’ll find The Fantail Shop showcasing small artworks by local artisans. Even better, every purchase supports the Fantail Trust, helping protect and restore biodiversity on the north bank of the gorge.
So we’re curious: would you take a 1.5-hour hike for a shop? (And for local biodiversity, of course 🌿)
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31.7% Yes!
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68.3% No thank you.
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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