Reminder of two genealogy meetings happening on 21 March and 23 March
DAYTIME MEETINGS.
The first of these meetings will be held on Tuesday 21 March
from 10.00am to 12.15pm in the Supper Room.
The theme for this meeting will be “Finding Genealogy in YouTube and Pinterest.”
EVENING MEETING
Thursday 23 March
Kelly Dix from the National Library of New Zealand will speak about DigitalNZ - Searching the website and using the stories tool for genealogists.
7.30 start at the Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Otaki. See flyer for further information
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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42.4% Yes
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31.6% Maybe?
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26% No
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.
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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