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An update at last... have had 4 jobs at once fitting them in between the day I Primary Teach.
1. Helped clear garage and unwanted furniture, an Opti, horse gear(on behalf on trade me and disposed of years of rubbish) owners moving up North
2. House sold, clear out shed and unwanted furniture. Moved some furniture to new address.
3. House getting ready to sell, painting garden tidied etc.
4. Clear out garage, took everything sold some things organised donations to Habitat. Floors washed.
Photo of Children's and young adults books collect from 2 jobs. These will be donated to Tongan schools. Charity collects things for Tonga( at Teachers College spent 3 weeks there teaching)
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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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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% 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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