Whareora Community House
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes to you all from the Staff and Volunteer Team at Whareora Community House (8 Athelstan Street, near Barrington Mall). The Office and Opportunity Shop will be closed for four weeks (last day is Saturday 17 December, re-opening on Monday 16 January). Our popular Holiday Programme will be running during the Christmas/New Year Period. Please note that Bookings are Essential for some events: Email us on: office.whareora@gmail.com, or send us a message.
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!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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32.3% Yes
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67.7% No
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