INVITATION TO BPW FRANKLIN DINNER. GUESTS ARE WELCOME.
Date: 23 Nov
Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Mich Newton – Auckland Botanical gardens Visitor Services Manager
Cost: $30 Prepayment to 02 0404 0100956 00 required by 8pm Sunday 20th Nov 2022
Contact: catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz to register and give details of any special dietary requirement.
Following a career in the health sector Mich Newton changed paths which led her to the role of Visitor Services Manager at Auckland Botanic Gardens. She says I have been enjoyed being able to satisfy my love of plants, gardens, and people. Responding to the changing ways our visitors seek information, adapting to trends and adopting technological advances have all been part of my teams’ journey to connect people with plants and the natural environment. We have learned the need to keep information simple and relevant to visitor needs. Along with my role at Auckland Botanic Gardens I am a member of the executive committee of Interpretation Network New Zealand.
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% 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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