COVID-19: What we're doing
10am UPDATE:
Silverstream Landfill - Silverstream Landfill is closed to the public from 5pm Tuesday 24 March.
From Wednesday 25 March waste will be accepted from existing account holders only. The landfill will be closed to account holders on Saturday afternoons and all Sunday.
If you are not an existing account holder and need to urgently dispose of hazardous waste please email wlg@tonkintaylor.co.nz.
The Earthlink recycling facility is now closed. Hold onto these items for now or you may know someone else who could use them.
See our website for more information.
Days Bay Wharf - The Days Bay Wharf will be closed off for the duration of the lockdown.
The East by West Ferry stopped operating on Monday 23 March and will be out of operation for a minimum of 4 weeks.
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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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% 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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