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1372 days ago

How do we support Kiwi kids and youth through Covid disruption to their education

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

Join BPW Franklin as we discuss a vital topic for our country: HOW TO SUPPORT KIWI KIDS AND YOUTH THROUGH COVID DISRUPTION OF THEIR EDUCATION Wednesday 23rd March 7.00pm - 8.00pm (please join by 6.50pm) The panel will be moderated by Sally Sanderson, President of BPW Franklin Panelists:  Rosanna Woodger, High School teacher and BPW Franklin member  Helen Baucke, Primary School administrator and BPW Franklin member  Ariane Bell, High School Student Are you concerned about the obstacles our young people face to their learning, their socialisation, their mental health and their career goals? Want to find out the best way to support them? Come and listen to our panelists and then join in the discussion. Contact the Secretary to register/request link. bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com

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4 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42% Yes
    42% Complete
  • 33.3% Maybe?
    33.3% Complete
  • 24.7% No
    24.7% Complete
616 votes
13 hours ago

Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
  • 83.3% Same!
    83.3% Complete
  • 16.7% Would have liked to try something different
    16.7% Complete
90 votes
25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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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