Get the BRAND NEW Booklover's Trail app now
The brand new Booklover's Trail App is available now and will connect book lovers with Wairarapa booksellers and their stories. The app offers a free, self-guided tour that takes listeners on a comprehensive journey of the region’s many bookstores and literary sites.
Why not use it as you do The Bookshop Hop this weekend!
The App embraces 13 of Wairarapa’s bookstores, from Featherston across to Martinborough through to Greytown, Carterton and Masterton. By downloading the FREE app, you can hear the amazing stories of these booksellers as you travel the breadth of the beautiful Wairarapa, whether by car or bicycle. The booksellers in our region are as different and interesting as the books they stock. Visit each store on the Booklover's Trail and hear from the unique individuals who run them.
The Booklover's Trail Te Ara Kai Pukapuka audio app will showcase our region and is essential for anyone interested in books and reading. What a great app for visitors - making helping them stay longer and do more! ((The artwork attached would be useful in your guest compendium))
You can get the app by scanning the QR code in the poster here or visiting these links:
apps.apple.com...
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play.google.com...
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or online at bookloverstrail.stqry.app...
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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