Lunchtime Concert, Taranaki Songmen Choir, Wed 6th September
The Taranaki Songmen Choir will be performing at this weeks Lunchtime Concert, Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church) from 12.15 pm.
Taranaki Songmen have evolved from the Taranaki Male Choir as a relaxed and progressive male vocal ensemble with a repertoire that mixes traditional and contemporary songs. Directed by Julian Raphael the group will perform stirring and soulful songs of the sea, songs by New Zealand writers and some new arrangements of Lennon and McCartney classics. Koha appreciated.
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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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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% 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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