Parnell Community Centre at Parnell Festival of Roses
Come see us at the Parnell Festival of Roses this Sunday!
• Parnell Community Centre Stand - Parnell Rose Garden
• Sunday 9 November
We’ll be at the Parnell Community Centre stand with a bunch of fun, free activities for all ages. Pop by to say hi, learn about what we do, and get involved in something creative or inspiring!
Here’s what’s on:
Flower Arranging Demonstration with Tomoko Hirano
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• Session One: 12.45–1.15pm
• Session Two: 1.15–1.45pm
Watch Tomoko create a beautiful Christmas arrangement with candles, and see a volunteer make their own with her guidance.
Parnell Heritage Walk with Luke Niue
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• 1-2.30pm
Take a scenic walk to the Parnell Baths, hear about the area’s history, the restoration of the iconic stone mural, and visit the legendary pōhutukawa tree “Te Hā”.
Embroider a Rose with Lina Castro
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• 2.15-3.15pm
Learn some simple embroidery techniques and create your own rose to take home.
Plus, find out more about what we do at Parnell Community Centre and The Village Square Trust. We’d love to see you there!
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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41.1% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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26.1% 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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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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72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
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