Feeling Neighbourly?
Are you a local business based in Hope or the surrounding area? Every year Hope School holds a Country Fair to raise funds for the running of our small school. At this popular event we have a Silent Auction where we auction off goods and services kindly donated by the community.
Our fair is coming up on 22nd September. We thought Neighbourly could be a good way of reaching out to local businesses who we otherwise may not have contacted.
If you are able to support us in our Silent Auction, by making a donation of goods or services or a voucher that we could auction off, we would really appreciate if you could get in touch with us via Neighbourly or by calling Hope School on 03 544 8427. It is a great way of advertising for business in the local community, and funds raised will be used to provide our students with experiences and resources such as trips out, visitors into school, library visits and support staff.
We greatly appreciate the generosity of local businesses and advertise this generosity before and during our event.
Many thanks for your support!
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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