Greerton Maarawaewae Study
You’ve given us some great ideas for the future use of the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve in Greerton, including enhanced connections to Kopurererua Valley for walkers and cyclists. We now have seven draft options for you to look at.
Please drop-in to one of our community days where we will share the draft options with you, listen to your feedback and answer your questions.
- Thursday 17 February, 4pm-7pm, Le Chat Noir Café, 144 Chadwick Road
- Friday 18 February, 11.30am-2.30pm, Greerton Community Hall, 1263 Cameron Road
- Friday 18 February, 4pm-7pm, Tauranga Racecourse, Sir Tristram Lounge (Ground Floor), 1383 Cameron Road
- Saturday 19 February, 12 noon-3pm, Greerton Community Hall
Visit www.tauranga.govt.nz... for more information and for any changes to the community days due to COVID-19.
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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