Climate Change: Its Effects on Aotearoa and the South Pacific
Hutt City Libraries is pleased to be hosting a panel discussion looking at the effects of climate change in the Hutt Valley and wider region.
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive
Thursday 11 April, 6:30pm
Join moderator Dr. James Renwick (2018 winner of the Prime Minister’s Science Communicator prize) and panellists:
Dr. Tim Naish (Professor in Earth Sciences, Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University)
Topic: Sea level rise and Antarctic ice
Dr. Judy Lawrence (Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Research Institute, Victoria University)
Topic: Resilience and adaptation in the Hutt Valley
Dr Pauline Harris (Chair, Society of Māori Astronomy Research &
Traditions (SMART) & Lecturer, Science in Society, Victoria University)
Topic: Ngā Takahuringā ō te ao: The effect of climate change on
traditional Māori calendars
Lisa McLaren (Coordinator of the Zero Carbon Act campaign, Generation-Zero)
Topic: Grassroots activism and the youth-led campaign for a Zero Carbon Act.
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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