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1965 days ago

Crossing the Waihou at Thames Museum

Carolyn from Thames

CROSSING The WAIHOU opens at Thames Museum on Saturday 1st August. The new display features craftsman model-maker Ted Egan’s award-winning replica of the historic Kōpū bridge’s swing span and photos and documentation related to the history of Waihou river traffic and the bridge’s construction. The single lane bridge was opened in 1928 and is a Category 1 listed place, as it is the only swing span bridge in New Zealand.
Join Ted Egan, members of the Museum management committee and volunteers, and story-teller Miss Rosalie for the opening of the display at 11am on Saturday 1st August. All welcome. Thames Museum, corner Pollen and Cochrane Streets is open 10am to 3pm Friday to Wednesday. Admission adult $5, child $2, family $10

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6 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 11.7% Yes!
    11.7% Complete
1036 votes
20 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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4 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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