Posts by The Nelson Mail
2855 days ago

Poll: Do you mark Anzac Day?

Sally Kidson Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Here are some details of where to go in Nelson on Anzac Day.
6:00am Dawn Service, ANZAC Park (Trafalgar Centre, if wet) Parade from Miller's Acre at 5.45am.
9:00 – 9:15am Civic wreath laying at the WW1 Memorial on Piki Mai, Nelson Cathedral
11:00am Service at Stoke Memorial Hall
11:00 – 15:00pm ANZAC Day event at Founders Park

Are you getting up early and wrapping up warm to attend the dawn service on Anzac Day? What do you usually do on ANZAC Day?

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Do you mark Anzac Day?
  • 34.6% Yes, I go to the Dawn Service. (Comment why below)
    34.6% Complete
  • 30.8% Yes, I attend another service to remember those who have served for New Zealand.
    30.8% Complete
  • 30.8% No, It's just a holiday for me and has no special meaning (comment below).
    30.8% Complete
  • 3.8% No, I have to work.
    3.8% Complete
26 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.9% Complete
  • 14.6% ... It is complicated
    14.6% Complete
941 votes
5 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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?

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12 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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