The Auckland Fringe Festival comes to the Rose Centre Sept 7-17
First up on Sept 7 is "Shakespeare's Will" by Vern Thiessen - a play that explores the life Anne Hathaway might have had when William left her back in Stratford Upon Avon to raise their 3 children while he went off to London to become the world's greatest known playwright and poet. Go in the draw to win 2 tickets to Shakespeare's Will by telling us what your favourite Shakespeare quote is in the comments below.
The comedy "Welcome to Hellansville" written and directed by Devonport locals is on from 14th - 16th Sept
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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42.9% Yes
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31% Maybe?
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26.1% 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!
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.
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