Barfoot & Thompson Magic of reading story book series
We are excited to launch our Magic of Reading Story Book series where some of your favourite sports stars, like Olympic pole vaulter Eliza McCartney, will bring life to our young author books. The series celebrates our Magic of Reading programme, which gifts every child who spends a night in Starship Hospital their very own book. We have gifted 52,000 in 3 years and in total over 190,000 books in the past 16 years with help from Starship Foundation. Check the videos out here and keep your eyes peeled for more celebs to come - bit.ly.... NZ Olympic Team
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I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
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Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?
The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.
We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...
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15.6% Yes
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70.1% No
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14.3% A little
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