Messy Play Week 22, 24, 26 August
Join us at Papakura Playcentre for a free morning of messy play and sensory fun with slime, gloop, paint, potions and more!
Messy play is captivating for young children and offers limitless opportunities for learning while developing motor, language and social skills... all through play! Explore the benefits alongside your child, with a range of free sensory activities they’re sure to love.
Say yes to the mess!
Suitable for tamariki aged 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. Please bring a spare change of clothes for your child and their morning tea.
August 22 Mon, 24 Wed, 26 Fri 9:30am - 12pm
Send us an email at papakura@playcentre.org.nz to reserve your place.
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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41.2% Yes
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34% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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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