Posts by Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB)
1964 days ago

Annual Okura Stillwater Tree Planting Day - 2020

The team from Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB)

A day for all interested in re-connecting to our whenua (land) as well helping to recreate a canopy where a great forest once thrived.

We have over 1000 native seedlings ready to put in the ground!

Where: Meet at the end of Duck Creek Rd in Stillwater. We will all be heading out to the Weiti River mouth. (Stillwater Recreation Reserve- 1A Duck Creek Road, Stillwater
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When: Sunday 9 August, 10am Start

What to bring: Spades and gloves will be provided however please bring your own if you are able. Refreshments will be provided; participants are also invited to bring a plate (optional) to share goodies with your fellow planters, and lots of enthusiasm!

Thanks for your support - all welcome.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
581 votes
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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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