195 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: 90% of new renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

We’ve hit a tipping point, where choosing clean energy is the smart choice, and not just because we want to reduce our carbon emissions 🌍⚡💸

Thanks to major tech improvements and mass production over the past decade, the cost of wind, solar, and other renewables has dropped fast. As a result, most new power capacity built around the world came from renewables, and every continent added more clean energy than fossil fuels.

Money — the ultimate decision-maker in politics and business — is finally lining up with climate action. A big win for the planet (and maybe our wallets?)

We hope this news brings a smile!

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19 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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3 days ago

Prices slashed for the weekend

Maryanne from Orewa

Epic books from a collectors collection, only $1 a book today and all weekend long, some great art books and books on NZ history, bestsellers, and lots more.

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13 hours ago

✨ This Saturday: Auckland’s Biggest Pre-Loved Kids Market! ✨

Nikki from Red Beach

Looking to save money while finding amazing treasures for the kids?
With 45+ stalls packed with quality pre-loved goodies, you’ll discover:

👕 Clothes for all ages
📚 Books & puzzles
🧸 Toys & games
🚲 Bikes & ride-ons
🛒 Buggies & nursery furniture
Bring the kids and join the treasure hunt, you never know what you’ll find!
🗓 Saturday
⏰ Doors open 9:00am
📍 Orewa Community Centre

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