Taranaki celebrates rich history
Heritage Month in Taranaki, from October 4th to November 6th, celebrates the region’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Organised by Heritage Taranaki, this month features diverse activities to engage the community and honour the past. The program kicks off with a visit to Mokau Museum and includes guided walks at Pukekura Park and Te Hēnui cemetery. Highlights include Taranaki Media Archive screenings on October 13th and the “Walk in the Footsteps” tour on October 19th.
The month concludes with the Mahoetahi Commemoration on November 6th, reflecting on significant local history. This enriching event fosters community connection and cultural understanding.
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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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41.6% Yes
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31.8% Maybe?
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26.6% 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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