Next Taranaki Blood Drive
Hi Neighbours,
The dates and the location for the next Next blood drive are as follows:
When: Monday 18 November 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: BELL BLOCK Community Hall (opp the Warehouse) Bell Block Court
When: Tuesday 19th November 9.00am till 2.00pm
Where: Opunake - (on the coast) Sandford’s Event Centre, 156 Tasman Street
When: Wednesday 20th November 8.00am till 2.00pm
Where: Hawera, TSB Hub, Camberwell Road
When: Thursday 21st November 8.0am till 12.30pm
Where: Stratford War Memorial Hall, Miranda Street
To donate, contact us today to book your appointment 0800 448 325 or see our website.
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.
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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41.3% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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25.9% No
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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