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1791 days ago

Karori Cemetery Tour - Movers & Shakers in Early Wellington - 10:30am Monday 25th January

Julia from Northland

Celebrate Wellington Anniversary with this tour focused on early Wellington. The tour covers a number of families who were movers and shakers in the city of old. People of note include: the Kirk family of suffragists & scientists; and the Norwood’s who will always be linked to the Rose Garden & Begonia House at the Botanic Garden.
The tour is 1.5 hours duration, easy walking, good dogs on leads welcome. $10 per person (under 12-year olds free).
Booking essential by email to friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com
Tours are weather dependent – information about meeting place, cancellation arrangements etc. will be sent on booking

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.6% Maybe?
    33.6% Complete
  • 24.9% No
    24.9% Complete
586 votes
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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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