Choice News Tuesday: Spring is in full swing, and the birds are getting busy š£
Springās here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. Itās a great time to get outsideāmany birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures š
Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of Conservation have put together a nifty guide on how to plan and plant a garden that attracts native birds.
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 āDecember bonusesā or ābenefit increasesā
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Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? āļøāš„ā
What has a head but no brain?
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to āexuberanceā? š„
In The Postās opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, weāre āallergic to exuberance.ā
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 itās worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.1% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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25.4% No
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