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1850 days ago

The Sculpture Park and Arboretum

Dorothy from Tauwhare

We are pleased to announce that the future of the sculpture park and arboretum is now more assured.


The Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust is up and running! The inaugural board includes trustees with a wide range of expertise and skills to contribute to the park's operations: Rob Graham (Wintec), Felicity Campbell, Ian McKim, Simon Reynolds, John and Dorothy Wakeling.

Watch this space as this charitable trust drives more initiatives to promote creative and environmental inspiration at the park.
To make it easier for visitors to come into the park an online booking system will be running shortly.
The Trust still needs volunteers for all sorts of projects—please get in touch at sculpturepark1@gmail.com if you are interested.
www.sculpturepark.co.nz...

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.6% Maybe?
    33.6% Complete
  • 24.9% No
    24.9% Complete
586 votes
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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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