Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi — The Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre's Spine Poetry Challenge
For three age groups: 12 and under, 13–18 years, and 19 and over.
Create a wonderful poem by using the spines of library books or DVDs. Take a photo of it, write a separate note with the words in case the photo is difficult to see, and email to library@whakatane.govt.nz. Remember to include your name, age, and contact details.
All poets receive a bar of chocolate, plus there will be great prizes in all age groups. The event concludes on Thursday, 23 February, with a prize giving event from 5:30 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Visit our website for more details: www.whakatane.com...
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
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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’
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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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42.2% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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24.9% No
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