'A Toast to You' on Radio PlainsFM -No fear of speaking in public?
Six months ago we started a radio programme for Spreydon Toastmasters, a non for profit organisation, where I am the VP Public Relations. The goal is to inspire all to find their voice and gain confidence in their ability to overcome their fear of speaking in public. If I can do it, and other people who go to Toastmasters, then so can you.
Listen to inspiring stories on PlainsFM, 96.9. You can download the podcasts or listen every first Monday of the month at 12:00pm. Tomorrow, Monday, November 6, Dani Rius is being interviewed. Dani shares her secrets about her life and career before and after joining Toastmasters and wishes to inspire others to increase their confidence, as she did through learning in a friendly environment.
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.
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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41.8% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.7% No
Book Cellar Christmas Opening hours
Merry Christmas from The Book Cellar!
The summer break is the perfect time to relax with a book or two (or three or four…). And, of course, books make excellent gifts. There is still time to come in and find the perfect read for you or someone else.
We are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week as usual, then our Christmas hours are:
Monday 22nd December, 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 24th December, 10am – 12noon
Friday 26th December (Boxing Day), 10am – 1pm (last day for the year).
We will reopen with our usual hours on Thursday 8th January 2026
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