🎉 2026 is almost here! We’re curious ... how do you welcome it? Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.” We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement? Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups. We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are? Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity. Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔