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Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Commemorating He Rā Maumahara (New Zealand Wars)
Get ready for October's new Tui & Tama's FREE activities with Kōtare (kingfisher), where we'll be learning about and commemorating He Rā Maumahara (New Zealand Wars) on October 28.

Activities available 28 Sept - 30 Oct
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult

Here's some recent history that highlights the importance of the day:
- The 150th anniversary of Ō-Rākau in 2014 brought about the national day of commemoration.
- Ōtorohanga College students championed a petition to Parliament with over 12,000 signatures.
- The date for future commemorations was set for October 28.
- This was the date that He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tirene/ 1835 Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand was signed.
Find more info visit: www.beehive.govt.nz......

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14 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

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2 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.8% Hmm, maybe?
    16.8% Complete
  • 10.2% Yes!
    10.2% Complete
531 votes
16 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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