Urgent Need. Can you help us at St Vincent de Paul?
Hi All, We are in urgent need in particular; of beds (single, queen or doubles), washing machines, table and chairs or drawers. These items are collected from you and given out free of charge to families in need, who have been referred to us from agencies like Womans Refuge or Barnardos etc. If required, we also give out blankets and clean linen to any families in need. If you have any house hold items that are clean with no rips, tears or stains, are surplus to your requirements and you want to donate, please call. If you want to discuss about donating any item, please ph Kevin on (027) 251-9998 or kevin.svdpnp@gmail.com
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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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