Creative Writing Workshops
It's time to write all those stories and memories down. Write the children's book you've had in your head for ages, or start a journey to writing for profit. Creative Writing Workshops are starting next week 27th July in Whakatane at the Library, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Registration is a must! Only $10 per workshop. These are being offered with the support of a Whakatane Creative Communities Grant. Check out the details on the flyer. Email habitsandknack@gmail.com for information on how to register.
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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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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
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