We made it to Level 2!
Well done to everyone for your patience and sacrifice to keep our community safe during Covid-19 and a big thank you to our essential workers.
We are pleased to announce that from Monday 18th May under Alert Level 2, we will be fully operational with our office open and the property accessible from 10am - 4pm weekdays.
We will be following best practice when it comes to safety - both yours and ours. We will require visitors to comply by filling out contact tracing registers in both buildings to record your visit please.
We will be ensuring Ministry of Health protocols are met, including keeping 1 metre between colleagues and 2 metres between strangers, keeping disposable gloves, hand sanitiser available and follow a thorough cleaning and sanitising routine to keep everybody safe
Thank you again for your patience and we are looking forward to Monday!
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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... 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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