Wainuiomata police station brought back to life
The Wainuiomata police station is re-opening, with a local running it.
Patrick (Pat) Tangipo has been a Wainuiomata resident for 17 years and is probably better known for his role as a kids’ sports coach, a father of three and a rugby player at the local club.
The police officer of nine years has prominently worked in the public safety team in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt Valley, before recently being promoted to sergeant. He is tasked with leading a team of two constables and two youth aid officers, based permanently at the Fitzherbert Rd station
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
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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41.6% Yes
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31.8% Maybe?
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26.6% No
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!
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