608 days ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

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More messages from your neighbours
10 minutes ago

Quote for the Day

Mike from Paraparaumu

"Never march on Moscow!"
Field Marshal Bernard [Monty] Montgomery's First Rule of War
Cheers - Mike

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”? 🥝
  • 40.9% Yes
    40.9% Complete
  • 33.9% Maybe?
    33.9% Complete
  • 25.2% No
    25.2% Complete
472 votes
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18 hours ago

Lost Courier Parcels

Dave from Paraparaumu Beach

Does anyone know a "Laura Power" as her courier parcels have been incorrectly addressed and have been delivered to us at Paraparaumu Beach. Please Txt 021 141 1136.