Lunchtime concert series at Methodist Centre, continues
Next Wednesday 18th features Kim Carr and Nicholas Orr, and this concert has already been featured in Neighbourly last week.
But the following week, Wednesday 25th, the Group "La Mer" will be performing, commencing at 12.15.
La Mer features the exciting music and rhythms of French cafes and Gypsy swing. The group comprises four talented local musicians: Aaron Bosch (piano accordion), Bernie Schmid (acoustic guitar), Malcom Alder (double-bass) and Dominique Blatti (vocals and classical guitar).
La Mer recently held a Ukraine fundraising sell out concert at the 4th Wall theater.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
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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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
Some Choice News!
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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