L'Arche Open Day (Sun 15 Sept, 12-2:00)
Kia ora neighbours,
L'Arche Kāpiti (off Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu) is having its second annual Open Day on Sunday 15 September from 12-2 rain or shine. Come for free sausages (courtesy of Waikane Butchery) and complimentary cakes and drinks. Thanks to Good Bitches Baking, New World and Gifted Kai for providing some baking and supplies.
Bring the family as there will be face painting and games as well. Parking available. Come see what our intentional community is like, where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together.
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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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41.5% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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24.8% 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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