Santa set to return to Petone
Stuff and Neighbourly readers have rallied around to support the Petone Christmas Parade.
The big man in the red suit was in danger of not appearing in Petone, after the local retailers group, the Jackson St Programme, had a $30,000 shortfall in funding following the coronavirus lockdown.
The group organises an annual parade, and a Christmas grotto, where children can meet Santa. It also provides a letter writing service, which last year had more than 2300 children asking Father Christmas for everything from Barbie dolls to racing car sets.
A recent Stuff article highlighted the financial shortfall, with programme co-ordinator Hellen Swales noting it did not even have enough money to pay the council to close the road for the parade.
Swales says the publicity resulted in a lot of support and she is now confident the celebrations will go ahead.
Ryman Village Open Days
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
🪱🐦 When are you the most productive? 🌙🦉
The Post has been diving into our daily habits, and research suggests being an early bird or a night owl isn’t just a choice—it’s biology! We all have that specific time when our brains finally "click" into gear.
This raises a big question for the modern workplace. To get the best out of everyone, should employers accommodate our natural body clocks? This idea is at the heart of the four-day work week and flexible scheduling movements.
We want to hear from you:
1. When does your brain "click" into gear?
2. Would a flexible (or shortened) schedule change the way you work?
Collecting books for book fair
🎉 We’re gearing up for our May Book Fair and need your help! We’re collecting good quality books, jigsaws, and puzzles — the kind you’ve loved and are ready to pass on. Drop your treasures at St James’ Church (71 Woburn Road) between 9am–noon on Sat 28 March, 11 April, or 18 April. Let’s fill those tables together! 📚🧩✨
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