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!

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? 🤔

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

• We work hard, we deserve a break!
• Hmm, maybe?
• Yes!

Vote View Results

• 71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
  71.6% Complete
• 18% Hmm, maybe?
  18% Complete
• 10.4% Yes!
  10.4% Complete

328 votes

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Paul from Levin

Male Stitchbird/Hihi at Ratanui