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1043 days ago

Playtime at St Hilda's (Island Bay) confirmation

Clive from Island Bay

St Hilda's playtime restarts on Friday. We are reopening our play time for under 5's this Friday Feb 10th from 9.30- 12.30. The outside play area has been refurbished and is ready for use. For a trial period we will be open again on Tuesday and Friday mornings until we can get an idea of what works for parents and caregivers.
The toys, playthings and coffee will be there again so come and enjoy a relaxing time with your toddler and other caregivers and parents.

If you are a new parent or have a toddler come and give it a try! Parking is available.
We appreciate a donation to help cover costs.

Another community activity by the volunteers at St Hilda’s.
We are at 311 the Parade (opposite Patricia's pie shop)

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2 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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3 days 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”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.6% Maybe?
    33.6% Complete
  • 24.9% No
    24.9% Complete
586 votes
24 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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