Applications Open to Join the Disability Advisory Group
Applications are open NOW to join our Disability Advisory Group.
Do you know someone living with disability who can:
đ help other disabled people in WhangÄrei?
đŹ help WhangÄrei District Council work better with disabled people?
đŻ provide advice on regional strategies, policies and plans?
Councilâs Disability Advisory Group is one of three advisory groups, who give advice to Council so they can make the right decisions for our community.
The Disability Advisory Group is a practical way to make a difference, and it gives members insight in to how Council works.
Apply before April 31 at the link below.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new âDecember bonusesâ or âbenefit increasesâ
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to âexuberanceâ? đ„
In The Postâs opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, weâre âallergic to exuberance.â
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 itâs worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.6% Yes
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31.8% Maybe?
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26.6% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens arenât seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days â the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, whoâs 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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