Botany, Ormiston and Flat Bush Community Networking Meeting
Community halls are considered to be like “a glue that binds the public together”. Last week MECOSS held its Botany, Ormiston, Flat Bush Community Networking Meeting in the Old Flat Bush School Hall; a building of significance dating back to settlers’ times.
Built in the mid-19th century, this simple but warm and intimate wooden rural structure, started its life as a school in Baverstock Road. In 1893 the school was moved to its present location, but closed in 1929. With the building no longer required by the Education Department it fell into disrepair and was used by local farmers as a hay barn. In 1976 Flat Bush residents held an informal meeting to see what could be done about promoting a sense of community. The outcome resulted with the establishment of the Flat Bush Community Group and the Old Flat Bush School Hall became the focus of attention. Funding was raised and members restored the building to its former glory. In 1981 the hall was reopened as a community facility.
MECOSS salutes the Flat Bush Community Group for their hard work. The hall is suitable for family events and community events. For bookings and more information please contact Tina on 022 154 3941
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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41.8% Yes
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33.4% Maybe?
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24.8% 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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