Upcomming Tawa Probus meeting reminder
This Monday 18th July, we meet as normal at the Tawa Bowling Club, Davies Street, 9.30am.
Our speaker this month is Mike Styles speaking on Dyslexia. Mike is a professional in the field of adult literacy and numeracy in New Zealand and has had 25 years working as a self-employed consultant, researcher and trainer focusing on dyslexia in adults, and is an outstanding presenter on a subject that he clearly has a great passion for.
Copies of Mike’s recent book “Congratulations – You have dyslexia. Great minds think differently”, will also be available for purchase for $40, cash or internet banking.
Visitors and prospective new members welcome.
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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41.3% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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25.9% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s 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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