Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library
It's good news that the extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule. Work starts next Monday and involves deconstructing about two thirds of the existing library, extensive upgrades including a new mezzanine floor.
The temporary library is on track to open on 8 July at Ōrewa Community Centre. In the meantime, don't forget to pick up any books on hold at Whangaparāoa Library.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17% Hmm, maybe?
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10% Yes!
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!
Holding Space for Someone Who’s Grieving
Sometimes someone we love is grieving, and we just don’t know what to say.
I’ve written a gentle Whakaaio Thoughts piece about how to sit beside someone in their grief, even when words don’t come easily. If it helps even one person feel a little less alone, it’s worth sharing.
Read it here:
www.whakaaio.co.nz...
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