Exhibition: Whanaungatanga & Matariki
A free exhibition outlining the meaning of Whanaungatanga & Matariki the building of relationships between people and the significance of Matariki in the Maori Calendar.
Papatoetoe Chambers, 35 St George St, Papatoetoe (next to Papatoetoe Town Hall)
Time 11 am to 4 pm
Monday to Wednesday 20 to 22 June 2022
Wednesday to Friday 29 June to 1 July
Wednesday to Friday 6 to 8 July
Monday to Friday 11 to 15 July
Monday to Friday 18 to 22 July
Activities for children
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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41.5% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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24.8% No
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.
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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