Centennial Drive update
When I first came to Matamata 28 years ago, I was not aware of any Tui. This year they are here in record numbers. If you have been through Centennial Drive in the last month, particularly the Native block they have been there in abundance. Did you know the Tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, planted by Mr A Young in 1940, is this year's New Zealand Tree Register, champion. It is located across from the fountain at the Taini Street entrance. More of our trees have now been documented on the NZ Tree Register thanks to Beau Timberland who gives his time to get our trees recognized throughout the country. This will attract Tree enthusiasts to stop off in our town to observe them.
Tomorrow from 9am to10.30am is our working bee if you would like to help out. Call David 021 1221 384, Dave 021 916 158 or Gaylene 027 387 4036.
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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39.4% Yes
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33.3% Maybe?
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27.3% 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!)
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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11.4% Yes!
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