Alberton Market Day this Sunday!
All set for the final Market Day of the season!! With over 35 stalls of specialty produce, handmade items, vintage bric-a-brac, plants & flowers and a super-dooper array of food vendors including Kraken Crumpets, Judge Bao, Guerrilla Grill, Ohlala Crêpe, Babickas Table, Mister Gelato and Living Juice (make sure you're hungry!) we're planning to go out with a bang!
The PAT (Pets assisting Therapy) mini-farm will be back as well as the enchanting face painters from Fairies Inc. There will be live music by Jasper Hawkins Music and talented young songstress Alexandra DeCastro.
Come and enjoy the last days of the extended summer in the garden at Alberton. Sunday 8 April 10am-2pm. Free entry.
This event is proudly supported by Bayleys Mt Albert.
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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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.7% ... 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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