Lunchtime Concert, June 29, Methodist Centre, 12.15 pm
Next weeks lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church) has a double billing. The winning group from the recent Taranaki Chamber music Contest, Vasterny Trio, will perform. Next week this group travel to the Regional Chamber Music Finals in Auckland. The group comprises Varya Kern (flute), Nancy Yu (flute) and Aster Danenhauer (piano).
Hazel Simes, now studying at the University of Otago will sing some songs from musical theater and also perform on her flute.
This should be a memorable concert. Koha appreciated.
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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42.4% Yes
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31.6% Maybe?
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26% No
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.
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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