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1227 days ago

Spirited Conversations

Sandy from Stepneyville

ANNIE POKEL and KATIE PASCOE
"ART IS FOR WHEN YOU HAVE NO WORDS"
Wednesday 24 August at Café Yaza, Montgomery Square; opens for dining/drinks at 6.00pm. Conversation 7.30-9.30pm.

Note: Wearing your mask when not eating or drinking is encouraged.

Annie Pokel is Head of Creative and Communications, Nelson Arts Festival and Katie Pascoe from the Free Range Arts Collective and Director of Viewfinder Window play an active role in Nelson's arts community. Annie has acted as trustee on the Nelson Arts Council and co-produced the much-loved biennial light festival Te Ramaroa. She is currently developing a living sculpture project for Nelson.
Annie and Katie will lead the discussion on art as an antidote to disconnection, and the essential contribution of the arts and creativity to our wellbeing.

Come and discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.

Koha to cover costs - No reservations

More info: Barry 544 0409; Bryan 548 0343; Karen 548 6241

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7 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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1 day 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”? 🥝
  • 41.3% Yes
    41.3% Complete
  • 32.8% Maybe?
    32.8% Complete
  • 25.9% No
    25.9% Complete
436 votes
22 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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