467 days ago

Celebrate the month of te Reo Māori with Kāhu!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

This September we’re celebrating Te Reo Māori with Kāhu!
Come on in and grab your Tui & Tama Kids Club Activity book today!

We have great activities to help prompt you to kōrero te reo Māori, like –
- ‘Give Te Reo a Go’ booklets,
- Colour-in Māori graphic pattern bookmarks,
- Ake Ake Ake colour-in posters,
- and use our specially designed printing press to create a special artwork!

Starts: Monday 2nd September – Monday 30th September 2024
Time: 10.00am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, Sat 10am-2pm.
Style: Drop-in
Cost: FREE per person
Note: Children under 14 must be supervised by at least one parent/ guardian
Questions: Please phone: 07 872 0085 or email museum@waipadc.govt.nz

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.5% Yes
    53.5% Complete
  • 46.5% No
    46.5% Complete
2008 votes
5 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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16 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

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