2777 days ago

Burying a Poet

Ruchika Jayatilaka from Sisters of Compassion

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter will be on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Photographer William Farrimond, captured raw images of the tangihanga at the marae of Ngati Hau at Jerusalem/ Hiruhārama on the Whanganui River, 25th October, 1972 on three rolls of 35 mm b&w film. We welcome you to come and view this historical exhibition. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or Ph. 04 282 1953.

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8 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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15 hours ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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30 days ago

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!

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