Make it a NOvember
Halloween has just finished, and there are going to be fireworks next week, followed by the inexorable move into the festive season and Summer holidays.
But are you ready for it?
If you're seeing what I'm seeing, then there's lots of temptation out there
Temptation to eat too much, at BBQs, family gatherings, work and social functions
Temptation to drink too much, at those same events
Temptation to spend too much, paying for all that food and drink, whilst also buying gifts for friends and whanau at Christmas
Temptation to smoke or vape too much, to deal with the stress of all the above
Temptation to get angry with yourself or others because all this is happening
Temptation to get fearful for the future
Temptation to work too many hours, just to pay for it all
...and so on...
Did you know there's a simple, two letter word to describe a process that can help you to deal with all this and more?
The word is "NO"
If you have trouble saying "NO" to food, to drink, to smokes and vapes, to stress, to anger, to fear, or saying no to your boss and working all those extra hours at work, away from the ones you love, then Andrew Hardwick Hypnotherapy can help
We offer in-person consultations in Petone, as well as online consultations to clients in the rest of New Zealand and around the world, via Zoom. Consultations may include Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Tai Chi, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), sometimes known as Tapping
Contact Andrew Hardwick Hypnotherapy today, for help with saying "NO" to temptations
www.andrewhardwick.co.nz...
andrewhardwickhypnotist@gmail.com
++64 021 153 2508
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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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% 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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