New Month. New Mayhem. MEGA #5 Is Here Eastbourne’s only news source that dares to cover politics and possum-related cinema
New Month. New Mayhem. MEGA #5 Is Here
Eastbourne’s only news source that dares to cover politics and possum-related cinema.
The Highlights:
CAPTAIN COOKER DYNASTY EXPANDS
A Roman pig with a tax rebellion problem enters the family tree — bacon meets togas.
BISHOP VS THE BACKLASH
Chris Bishop muttered into his beer and accidentally started a national debate.
CHEF GORDON RAMSWINE: Honeycomb Havoc
It’s lavender ice cream with crunch, citrus, and chaos — no pigs, just pride.
FENCED IN & PRICED OUT
Wellington builds an $11m harbour cage — Eastbourne, you’re probably next.
TRADIE RELIABILITY INDEX
Painters are flaky, electricians are clingy, and plumbers still ghost you.
PHANTOM OF PETONE
Hutt City’s heritage map puts a pā underwater — Atlantis, but with consent forms.
DELIVER-HAMS PREMIERES
A pig, a canoe, and a possum walk into a film pitch — and somehow it got made.
EASTBOURNE UNPLUGGED
No auto-tune, no shame, just local bays battling it out for musical chaos.
BOURNE GAMES
Every Tuesday, Eastbourne Bowling Club turns into your winter games den — with pool, darts, cards, bowls, and a buzzing bar.
BARRY CAM™
Hutt’s new surveillance system doubles as a family drama in 1080p.
MILK ECONOMICS
Our milk costs more than Milan’s — even the cows are confused.
WHO’S REALLY RUNNING THIS TOWN?
The election's coming, and the candidates are weird, wonderful, or both.
POLLS ARE USELESS (AND WE LOVE THEM)
The numbers mean nothing, but let’s pretend they do — it’s tradition.
JOIN THE MEGA-VERSE
No fees, no filters, barely any dignity — join us before the next scandal drops.
It’s live. It’s local. It’s a little feral.
Full chaos now at www.mega.kiwi.nz...
Making Eastbourne Great Again (or at least mildly amused).
#MakeEastbourneGreatAgain #MegaMediaWatch #HuttWeHaveAProblem
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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