2890 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! Resene Repurposed

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)

25% Complete
13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)

13.7% Complete
10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)

10.9% Complete
8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)

8.4% Complete
42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)

42% Complete

1778 votes

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Local Highlight

21 hours ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

39.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes

39.3% Complete
58.7% No, I enjoy it

58.7% Complete
2% Other - I'll share below

2% Complete

816 votes

Premium Business

8 minutes ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Yvette Williams Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.