Youth Delegates wanted for youth civics, governance and politics organization
📖 Do you know a young person between 14 - 17 years old who is keen to learn more about civics, governance and politics?
📖 We are looking for youth delegates to help us develop and pilot TYV from Terms 2 - 4 (not during exam period) and possibly through Summer school holidays.
📖 Candidates must be able to attend monthly events (workshops, meetings, debates, Q&As with leaders, submission workshops etc) in an around New Plymouth area
📖 CANDIDATES TO FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM HERE:
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📖 Only 8 candidates will be selected BUT opportunity to participate in larger group events may arise
📖 We hope to expand the project in 2022 to reach further around te mounga, but at this stage we only have the capacity to work within New Plymouth
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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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... 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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