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1613 days ago

Lunchtime Concert Series, Friday 23 July, Rosene Spence (flute)

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

The lunchtime concerts at Whiteley Memorial Church continue this Friday at 12.15 with Rosene Spence playing flute. Rosene will be accompanied by Leon Paix on piano. Rosene started playing flute at 16 in New Plymouth and was principal flute and piccolo player with the Royal NZ Navy Band, performing throughout NZ for concerts and military functions. She has performed with chamber music ensembles and recently with the Taranaki Symphony Orchestra playing Vivaldi's piccolo concerto. She is studying flute with Professor Uwe Grodd and this year has begun a Postgraduate Diploma in Music.
A Koha will be appreciated. Relax and enjoy some lovely flute music. Tea, Coffee and cakes are also available.

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3 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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4 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”? 🥝
  • 41.8% Yes
    41.8% Complete
  • 33.5% Maybe?
    33.5% Complete
  • 24.7% No
    24.7% Complete
591 votes
25 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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