59 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

A trailblazing Māori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves — nearly 100 years after her passing.

Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.

Papakura sadly passed away in 1930, just weeks before she was due to present her thesis. Her research was later published as The Old-Time Māori — the first ethnographic study written by a Māori author.

We hope this brings a smile!

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1 day ago

“Sunshine Kiwi’s Christmas Song,”

Phil from Eastbourne

After the huge success of MEGA’s Eastbourne Unplugged this year and by public demand we have created a new special for Christmas 2025. And Merry Christmas from the MEGA Crew
It’s finally out — “Sunshine Kiwi’s Christmas Song,” a cinematic Kiwi Christmas moment from Stuffed Kiwi. A tiny kiwi, a huge night sky, and a story only New Zealand could tell.
Hello to all the NZ kids watching — this is a brand-new adventure for our little bird, filled with wonder, surprises, and Christmas magic. Watch it, share it, sing along, and help spread the festive cheer. Please share this link with your friends and family.
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#SunshineKiwi #StuffedKiwiStudios #KiwiChristmas #NZKids #ChristmasSong

3 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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17 days ago

Think you can spot a scam from a mile away?

The Team from Netsafe

You might be surprised. Scammers are getting slicker, sneakier, and a whole lot more convincing, and they’re targeting everyone from students to grandparents.

Before you brush it off with “I’d never fall for that,” give your scam radar a quick tune-up! Test yourself with Netsafe’s fun new Scam Spotting Quiz or try our online module for even more skill-building.

Scams can catch anyone — even the careful ones.
Keep your wits (and your wallet) about you!

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