Do you have unwanted wool/acrylic or material scraps suitable for quilting?
If you have unwanted wool/acrylic - odd balls and ends of balls, etc are fine - or material scraps suitable for quilting, our group of elderly ladies are always needing supplies. We make blanket squares and quilts, jumpers for children, scarves, hats and gloves for people in Romania, Moldova, and that part of the world where poverty is rife and where people live often in fear of their lives. The blankets squares are sewn up and then crocheted round the edges and we have the pleasure of knowing that someoe at the other side of the world is being kept warm by our efforts - it's a good feeling but we need constant supplies so if you can help, please ring me on 021-057-0371 and I will arrange to collect the goods. Kind regards. Pat Gregory
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.
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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