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2928 days ago

Steam train rides at Whanganui Vintage Weekend

Mainline Steam Heritage Trust

Join us for a steam train ride on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st January 2018! Ride from Taupo Quay Whanganui to East Town and return, and Taupo Quay Whanganui to Kai-iwi and return.

Ride behind Mainline Steam's immaculately restored Steam locomotive JB1236 in air-conditioned carriages with large viewing windows. The observation carriage has a viewing platform so you can experience the sound of the steam engine.

Enjoy the sights of Whanganui from the train and be part of this fun-filled festival weekend as we run 3 trips on Saturday afternoon and 3 on Sunday. Fun for the whole family with tickets from as little as $20 per adult.

Visit our website for details.

Tickets at your local i-site or via the Eventfinda website.

We look forward to seeing you on the train!
The Mainline Steam Team Book your tickets here!

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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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