Dawn Raids apology event in Auckland postponed
Kia ora neighbours, the official apology for the Dawn Raids has been postponed due to the Covid-19 alert level change.
Last week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government would formally apologise to the Pasifika community for the race-based dawn raids of the 1970s.
The ceremony was due to take place on Saturday evening in Auckland, but has been delayed.
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Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84.3% Yes
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13.7% No
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2% Other - I'll share below!
Pop up Market
Raft Studios in Torbay is having a pop- up market. We are de-stashing excess fabric, yarn, patterns. There will also be some Art works and craft items for sale. 25th May 10am - 2pm
Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.
They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!
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