1093 days ago

The Wairarapa Space Science Centre has landed!

Head to Carterton these holidays to take a trip to the International Space Station, drive a mini-Mars rover, take an awe-inspiring trip through the Universe in a planetarium dome or learn more about looking after our night sky as citizen scientists - plus more.

Self-confessed space geeks and astro-education experts, Hari and Sam, will take you through a space pop-up exhibition. It promises to be a blast for kids but there's plenty to interest all ages.

Free entry. $5 per person for the interactive displays.
Open daily from 10am - 4pm, except 25 & 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Located on the corner of Holloway and High Streets, Carterton.

Find out more at:
www.wairarapa.space...

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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’

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3 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

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What has a head but no brain?

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4 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”? 🥝
  • 42.4% Yes
    42.4% Complete
  • 33.1% Maybe?
    33.1% Complete
  • 24.5% No
    24.5% Complete
637 votes