Travel Direct – New Bus and Park & Ride
The new direct bus services from the Waimakariri to the city will start on 11 January!
Walk, ride or drive to the Park & Ride facilities in Kaiapoi or Rangiora, where you can leave your bike or car for the day.
Buses on Route 91 from Rangiora and Route 92 from Kaiapoi will travel direct to the city and will be FREE from 11 - 22 January.
By using the direct bus you’ll be saving money, and helping the environment. You’ll also be able to make better use of your commute time – all buses have free Wifi!
Learn more at nzta.govt.nz/letsride.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
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.
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42.9% Yes
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31% Maybe?
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26.1% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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