Table Singers Lunchtime Concert, Wednesday 27th September
The Wednesday lunchtime concerts have featured an amazing variety of musical talent and Wednesday 27th will be no different as it features a newly formed "a cappella" group. This group will feature traditional folk music from central Europe and Georgia. Expect feasting and celebration songs with catchy tunes & rhythms with amazing harmonies that make your ears tingle. Toasting life and love and wishing years of happiness to all are vocalists Jean Hadfield O’Connell, Marie Hunneyball, Dominique Blatti, Laura Durville, Tony Hansen, and Julian Raphael. The concert starts at 12.15pm at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church). Koha appreciated.
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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