2124 days ago

Canterbury Japan Day 2020 - Sunday 1 March!

Japanese Society

Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.

Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business stalls and entertaining experiences for all.

We have an entertaining line up on our indoor and outdoor stages in addition to cultural experiences such as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy. With an Olympic area, Sapporo Beer Garden, Drift car display and performances by the Japanese Drumming Group Takumi, there will be something for everyone at this event!

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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”? 🥝
  • 41.7% Yes
    41.7% Complete
  • 33.5% Maybe?
    33.5% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
588 votes
10 days ago

2025 has been massive. The Luxon-led Government's attacks on workers, on Te Tiriti, on pay equity, on educators, on health workers, and on the public service, have been relentless.

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

But despite everything thrown at working people, we've also seen some massive wins. We've fought back together with strike action. We've unified with days of action. We have focused on what matters. Make no mistake, 2026 will be wild, and we are ready for it! Source - New Zealand Council of Trade Unions