1563 days ago

Our doors are open under Covid Alert Level 3.2

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Nau Mai, Hoki Mai - Welcome again!
Since the latest Covid Lockdown cut our holiday programs short we're extending our Bug Hunt and DezignaBug Take-Home Packs until the end of November.
So put your face-mask on and come visit!

Backyard Bug Hunt & Giveaway Extended!
Find Backyard Bug images around the museum and enter a giveaway for 2 prize packs.
Tui & Tama Club Members receive a special Weta badge! New members to our FREE club welcome.
Competition closes 30 November
Prizes drawn 1 December 2021

FREE Take-Home Bug Craft packs!
What's in Your Backyard Extended!
Focusing on the critters in your backyard, drop in and pick up a FREE take-home craft pack to colour a Bug badge, draw your own DezignaBug and create a 3D DezignaBug sculpture!
Available through the month of November (while stocks last)

More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

Image
7 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

Image
Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1174 votes
19 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.

Image