Celebrate Food at Hutt City Libraries!
Two more fantastic foodie talks coming up!
Multisensory Dining
War Memorial Library, Monday 19 August, 6pm
Maxine Scheckter, from Sugar Flour in Kilbirnie, is back for a look at the science of flavour and how it is impacted by multi-sensory dining. Find out how smells, sounds, and the atmosphere interact with us while we eat to change our experience and how we can manipulate this to alter our eating experiences.
The World of Cheese
War Memorial Library, Wednesday 28 August, 6:30pm
Discover more about the world of cheese with Steven Scheckter from On Trays in Petone! Learn where cheese comes from; how different cheeses are made; what the differences are between raw milk cheeses and pasteurised cheeses; and what you can do with cheese.
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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
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.
Thanku
Arrived home from my holiday to all tha Donations from our giving Neighbours.Thanku all so much.Families who will receive will be truly thankful.
Also neighbours,our Line Dancing starts back tomorrow at Nae nae Bowling club,11-.12:15pm with our beautiful Kathy Farrell.Once again thanku Neighbours for all your generosity.Still.open to taking what uou dont want to pass.on.
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