Lunchtime Winter Concerts at Methodist Centre
The winter series of lunchtime concerts are commencing again this year with the first concert this coming Wednesday May 8th at 12.15 pm.
The first concert features the well known Taranaki Group "La Mer".
The specialise in well known European music from French cafe style through to Gypsy swing. They have played at a number of music festivals as well as charity performances. This group consists of Aaron Busch (piano accordion), Bernie Schmid (acoustic guitar), Malcolm Alder (double bass), Helen Griffiths (violin) and Dominique Blatti (vocals, classical guitar). Bring your lunch and enjoy some toe tapping music. Koha appreciated.
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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41.9% Yes
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31.7% Maybe?
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26.4% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Closing for the festive season
Kia ora
Our Office will be closed from Friday 19th December 2025, reopen on 19th January 2026.
Wishing everyone a Meri Kirihimete /Merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Year.
All the best for 2026
Marie & Wendy
Volunteering New Plymouth
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