The Village - Papanui Community Drop-in Space
Introducing Playful Generations - Community Drop-in! 🌟
📍 Find us at The Village - 460 Papanui Rd, starting 25th July. Bring your smiles and curiosity! Spread the word to friends and family! 🌟
🎨 Join us Thursday mornings during term time for a heartwarming session where generations come together for fun and connection! 🎉
👵👶 Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or little one, drop in between 9:30 and 11:00 AM for the magic of intergenerational play.
🖍️ We'll have a variety of crafts and toys to spark creativity in the little ones, ensuring they have a blast while making new friends. For the grown-ups, treat yourself to a barista-made coffee for just a gold coin donation! ☕ We haven't forgotten the morning tea – it's on us for the children to enjoy! 🍪See you there!
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.
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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32.1% Maybe?
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26.1% No
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