MEGA Monthly – Issue #6 (August) Making Eastbourne Great Again — One Outrage at a Time
MEGA Monthly – Issue #6 (August)
Making Eastbourne Great Again — One Outrage at a Time
Luxon’s war on Wellington ramps up — revitalisation by reverse gear.
Eastbourne Unplugged is about to drop: $500 in prizes, local lyrics, and a judging night worth turning up for.
HCC’s 10-year plan promises everything… eventually.
Pukatea Sands hits pause after Viking artefacts emerge — possibly older than Māori settlement.
Chef Ramswine stirs controversy (and lardons) with his savoury pork polenta cake.
In MEGA Sports: Lawson gets all the headlines while Dixon, McLaughlin, and Van Gisbergen do all the winning.
And yes — the trailer for Boars: The Movie is finally here. From the deep… it rises.
Voting season looms — nominations are closing. Who’ll step up? Who won’t? Ferry Road is still falling apart, and the gossip? Hotter than the potholes.
Follow MEGA. Stay loud. Stay local. We say what others won’t.
Tell your mates. Tell your nan. Tell the ones who think Wainui is “just fine.”
This is your town. Let’s make it great again — together.
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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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