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The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. … View moreThe kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. Because we can anticipate rimu mast events, and kākāpō love rimu fruit, we can predict kākāpō breeding activity.
Since there are only 242 kākāpō today, this bumper season is important.
This positive outlook on population numbers is especially exciting since, due to the mahi of conservationists, the kākāpō have completed their first season on the North island (at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari). The booming of the kākāpō has not been heard on the North Island of Aotearoa for over a century!
Read more about Aotearoa's flightless parrot and their nesting plans.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into… View moreMoving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.
Click read more to read about Maggie's pawsome work.
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
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♻️ Pre-Loved Kids Market – Orewa!
🗓 Saturday 26 July
📍 Orewa Community Centre
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come along and find some amazing bargains on pre-loved kids’ clothing, toys, books, and more! It’s the perfect way to refresh your little one’s wardrobe without breaking … View more♻️ Pre-Loved Kids Market – Orewa!
🗓 Saturday 26 July
📍 Orewa Community Centre
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come along and find some amazing bargains on pre-loved kids’ clothing, toys, books, and more! It’s the perfect way to refresh your little one’s wardrobe without breaking the bank – and do something great for the planet too. 🌍✨
💚 Why shop pre-loved?
✅ Save money
✅ Reduce waste
✅ Support a more sustainable lifestyle
Bring your friends, grab a coffee, and enjoy a fun morning of treasure hunting. 🛍
📣 Entry is FREE!
Tag your shopping buddy and see you there!
Look what landed in store! A brand new bread maker, it’s the Red Cross bake sale, make the most of the specials
, open daily 9 - 5pm.
Now on sale, a selection of our mannequins, priced from $25. Come see us at the Orewa Red Cross shop!
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
The Team at The Post
FEEL-GOOD MOVEMENT! Feel the beat and move ‘n’ groove – your way! Cruise along or go full-out, everything is okay. All welcome, no matter your age, shape or fitness level. Come along and feel fabulous! $10/class. Wednesdays 9:30am at Centrestage Theatre Orewa (Rehearsal room). Info: Christine… View moreFEEL-GOOD MOVEMENT! Feel the beat and move ‘n’ groove – your way! Cruise along or go full-out, everything is okay. All welcome, no matter your age, shape or fitness level. Come along and feel fabulous! $10/class. Wednesdays 9:30am at Centrestage Theatre Orewa (Rehearsal room). Info: Christine 0211422249.
🍊🌿 Do You Have a Tree Laden with Fruit? 🌿🍋
As I drive through Orewa and the neighbouring suburbs, I see so many beautiful trees full of fruit—lemons, mandarins, oranges, and more.
If you have one of these in your garden and more produce than you can use, we’d love to help you … View more🍊🌿 Do You Have a Tree Laden with Fruit? 🌿🍋
As I drive through Orewa and the neighbouring suburbs, I see so many beautiful trees full of fruit—lemons, mandarins, oranges, and more.
If you have one of these in your garden and more produce than you can use, we’d love to help you share the extra with local families and community groups who would truly appreciate it.
We can pick and pick up—it’s easy, it’s local, and it makes a real difference. 💚
📞 Get in touch if you'd like to be part of the kindness.
#ThePickers #ShareYourSurplus #OrewaCommunity #FruitForGood #NoWaste #GardenToTable #KindnessInAction
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.
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Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
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