From Porirua Mayor Anita Baker:
As we bid farewell to this year, I’d like to extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas to everyone, as well as to share my hopes for a fruitful and bright 2024.
Amid all the festivities, let’s spare a thought for those facing financial stress, especially in light of cost of living pressures. It’s great to see ongoing support for local food banks, and my gratitude goes to donors and volunteers at organisations like Cannons Creek Community Pantry, St Vincent’s, and the Porirua Food Bank run by the Salvation Army. Their efforts have become even more crucial following the closure in April of St Anne’s Pantry. If you’re in a position to help, your donation can make a significant difference.
Photo caption: Season’s greetings from: (back, left to right) Ngāti Toa Kaumatua Dr Taku Parai, Cr Geoff Hayward, Cr Tracy Johnson, Cr Izzy Ford, Mayor Anita Baker, Cr Kathleen Filo, Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi, (and front) Cr Ross Leggett, Cr Nathan Waddle, Cr Mike Duncan and Cr Josh Trlin (absent Cr Moze Galo).
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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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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40.8% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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25.5% No
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