Remembering the ones you LOVE this Christmas....
đ North Have Hospice yearly Memory Trees event takes a new format this year ⥠Due to you know what beginning with 'C' (not 'Christmas') restricting numbers of people in stores, we wonât be able to have our wonderful Memory Trees volunteers with our trees. So, it's D.I.Y ... where youâre welcome to take a heart or star card home, write a name or message in remembrance of someone special, and then hang it on your own Christmas tree.
⥠Donations to support hospice care for local people with a terminal illness can be made via the donation box or 'self-service' eftpos machine by each Memory Tree, which you'll find at the entrances/exits at Mitre 10 MEGA, New World Regent, PAKânSAVE, and Countdown Tikipunga.
We appreciate the ongoing support of these business for hosting our trees, as well as Ecosse Business Systems for lending us the eftpos machines, and to Morris & Morris Funerals which will donate $1 for every $2 from the public. Thank you! đ Ecosse Business Systems Morris and Morris Funerals
Next Sunday â Christmas Market at Reyburn House, Town Basin!
Next Sunday â Christmas Market at Reyburn House!
Join us for a festive Sunday Christmas Market at the beautiful Reyburn House, Town Basin, WhangÄrei
On Sunday 21 December 2025 from 10:00am â 3:00pmat Reyburn House, Town Basin, WhangÄrei
Enjoy a relaxed summer Sunday filled with:
- Handmade arts & crafts
- Christmas gifts & local treasures
- Food treats & sweet delights
- Festive vibes in a heritage setting
- Free Entry to Reyburn House Art Gallery
With Free parking, Dog friendly on lead and Family friendly
A perfect chance to support local makers, finish your Christmas shopping, and soak up the community spirit by the water.
Where heritage, creativity, and Christmas come together!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new âDecember bonusesâ or âbenefit increasesâ
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to âexuberanceâ? đ„
In The Postâs opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, weâre âallergic to exuberance.â
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 itâs 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
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