BELLA'S FRINGE
"Bella's Fringe", Marie Munro’s and Rachel Doragh’s latest book is with the printer!
Remember Jacob from “Nana’s Shed”? Bella is his sister and she’s a bit of a rebel.
Bella knows her own mind and there is one thing she knows for certain – haircuts are out! So Bella's hair just grows and grows.
This humorous story about Bella’s hair chips away at the gender stereotyping of young girls and includes new search activities in te reo Māori, similar to those in “Nana’s Shed”, and extends the counting in English and te reo to 20.
“Bella’s Fringe” will be available in time for Christmas. Watch out for the November book launch details.
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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42.9% Yes
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31% Maybe?
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26.1% 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!
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.
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