Posts by The Greasy Chain Charitable Trust
791 days ago

Retro Ride 2024 - 21st Jan - get your old bike out!

Bob Selden from The Greasy Chain Charitable Trust

Retro Ride – Sunday 21st January, 10AM Cyclista Coffee Bar, George St.

This is an easy 8 to 10 KMS FUN RIDE so everyone can complete it in a leisurely fashion. See some of the interesting sites around the city and enjoy part of the beautiful riverbank shared pathway including the He Ara Kotahi bridge.

Some great photo ops, so bring your camera or phone.

DEPARTS – CYCLISTA CAFÉ, GEORGE ST, PALMERSTON NORTH. 10AM
• Get that old bike out (or your current one) and enjoy the ride!
• All types of bikes and all types of riders welcome.
• Open to all – children must be under parental supervision.

PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED & BEST BIKE

This is the Greasy Chain’s annual Retro Ride so we’re encouraging you to dress retro and if possible, ride a retro bike. However, everyone who wants to ride irrespective of bike or gear, is welcome.

Theme for the ride this year is “Back to the Future”. Please use your imagination and get involved.

Great spot prizes, music, and discounted coffee and drinks thanks to Palmy BID after the ride at Cyclista.

A registration fee of $5 is being donated to Arohanui Hospice, so it’s a good cause to support.

We’d like to see around 100 riders participate to showcase the joys of cycling, so please register and bring your friends.

PLEASE REGISTER at greasychain.com...

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6 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?
  • 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.4% Complete
  • 26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.3% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1115 votes
6 days ago

Recycling question!

Kathryn from West End

Kia ora neighbours,

Is there anywhere yet in Palmy where bubble wrap & polystyrene can be taken for recycling?

Thank you.

13 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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