Looking for something to do this long weekend?
Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? We have just the thing! Discover the food heritage of Sandringham over the decades before it became known as the “Little India” of Auckland with our virtual walking tour. You can download the free app here www.spice.org.nz...
Our free food heritage tour will take you on a fascinating tour through Sandringham, noting how our food culture came to be! This app was created with SPiCE in collaboration with knowledgeable local André Taber. Why not combine a heritage walk with a delicious South East Asian meal as a reward, a great way to spend an autumn day!
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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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40.8% Yes
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33.4% Maybe?
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25.8% 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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