You are invited - Peace in the pre -Christmas season
In a year when life has been very different with mandates and non mandates, with lockdowns and traffic lights, our peace may be harder to find this Christmas. In all the “busy-ness“ have you lost hope or joy?
St Andrews will be open every weekday from
13 — 24 December fom 9:00am—1:00pm
to give all who would come a space to quieten their soul and have a space for reflection on what this season means to them. On both Thursdays (16th and 23rd) communion will be available from 12 - 1:00pm to all who would like to partake of the Lords table .
All are welcome ...please share this invitation.
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.
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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40.8% Yes
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33.4% Maybe?
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25.8% 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!
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