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855 days ago

Lunchtime Concert, Wednesday 16th August

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

The weekly lunchtime concerts continue with singers Renata Toth (soprano), Sara Binnie (soprano) and Kati Lemcke accompanied on piano by Janey MacKenzie will present a programme of solos and duests including favourites from the worlds of Musical Theatre, Sacred Music and German Lied.
Renata is an experienced chorister who started singing in her native Hingary and has sung in choirs in several other countries. Sara started singing in a choir at 11 and has sung continuously in choirs in New Plymouth ever since. Both are members of Ars Nova and the Madrigal Companie. Janey recently moved from Wellington to New Plymouth and is a singing teacher.
The concert is at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church), this Wednesday 16th August at 12.15 pm.
Koha Appreciated.

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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’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day 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”? 🥝
  • 41.3% Yes
    41.3% Complete
  • 32.8% Maybe?
    32.8% Complete
  • 25.9% No
    25.9% Complete
436 votes
22 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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