2051 days ago

πŸ‘‰ We want your winter clothing and furniture! πŸ‘ˆ

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

πŸ‘‰ We want your winter clothing and furniture! πŸ‘ˆ

Did you know Vinnies Op Shops are the main funder of Vinnies Welfare and Support Services?

πŸ’™ Sales generated from your donations provide services such as social work, supported employment for people with intellectual disabilities and a choice-based food bank.

πŸ’™ Furniture and clothing donated to our op shops are distributed to families and individuals moving into stable housing or to provide necessities such as clothing, bedding and heaters to get through the winter months. Over $45,000.00 worth of goods were given out for no cost in the last year.
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Book a free pick-up of your unwanted goods or drop-off directly to your local Vinnies:
πŸ“ Call 04 389 7122
πŸ“ Email info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz

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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
  • 31.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    31.7% Complete
  • 68.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    68.3% Complete
189 votes
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? β˜•

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets βš–οΈ

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? β˜•
  • 46.4% I avoid spending money on coffee
    46.4% Complete
  • 44.1% I still indulge at my local cafe
    44.1% Complete
  • 9.5% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    9.5% Complete
263 votes
8 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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