Matariki Celebrations @ Glen Eden Community House
Friday 27th June 2025! 6pm - 8pm!
✨ Mānawatia a Matariki – Celebrate the Māori New Year with us! ✨
Join us for a night of kai, kōrero, and whanaungatanga as we honour Matariki, the Māori New Year, with activities for the whole whānau:
🔥 6:00 PM – Tunu Tihore Koreutu! Free sausage sizzle (limited to 200)
📽️ Kaupapa Mātauranga: Pre-recorded lecture by Dr Rangi Matamua exploring the stars, tikanga, and future of Matariki
🎨 Mahi toi mō ngā tamariki: Activity books, colouring, games & chances to win cool prizes!
🧠 7:00 PM – He Pātaitai Uaua mō te Matariki! Quiz night: score over 75% and win a Whole House Hire!
🎞️ Māori myth short films: Mana’s Great Fish, Pania Makes a Friend, and more!
📖 7:30 PM – Reading of the Matariki Karakia Booklet – reflect, learn, and connect through te ao Māori
🎟️ 7:50 PM – Kōura Kōhine! Gold coin raffle – winner takes all!
Bring your whānau, bring your mātauranga, bring your aroha.
Let’s celebrate our taonga beneath the stars of Te Iwa o Matariki. 🌌🌟
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.5% Yes
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46.5% No
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒
I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Keen for an update? The Post has you covered
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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