fireworks
I am wondering on how to sign a petition on banning public sales of fireworks.After last night episodes with them still going off long way past midnight,it's about time they were banned.If only a cut off time of 2200hrs on the night and no other night allowed.Because they continue way past Nov 5,
I remember long time ago approx 50-55 years they banned the Mighty Canon because it was too loud and scared little ones and animals.But my god last nights bangs were at least 30 times more louder and still nothing has been done about.
I do feel for shift workers that have to arise early in morning and there is a lot of them,
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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!
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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41.8% Yes
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32.1% Maybe?
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26.1% No
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