KARATE special joining offer at our Open Nights this week
KARATE Membership – special offer this week only.
Learn Self-Defence, Build Confidence, Improve your Fitness.
Have you ever wanted to learn self-defence? Karate is one of the most popular martial arts and self defence systems in the world today.
Our beginner classes are a great introduction to karate training, and can put you on a path to continue to develop new skills, strengthen your mind and body, and empower yourself to reach your maximum potential in all areas of your life.
As a way of helping people try it out, GKR Karate North Canterbury is having Open Nights this week in Rangiora (Mon 5th) and Kaiapoi (Wed 7th and Fri 9th).
There is a special joining offer for those who decide to join after the class, including a FREE membership.
Beginners classes are starting in the Rangiora and Kaiapoi areas. Adults and children (5years+) welcome. Training fee is as little as $12 a class (family discounts apply).
Contact Anne on 021 337 168, anne@onpurposeco.nz, or message back for more information.
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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47.2% Yes - we like to be prepared
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41.7% Nah
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11.1% This is on my to-do list!
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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