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907 days ago

Join Chiwi Chinese Class today！

Angela from Karori

Kia ora, hello and nihao,Welcome to Chiwi Chinese Class! My name is Angela Wang or you can call me by my Chinese name 王雅祺（wáng yǎ qí）. I hold a bachelor's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and have extensive teaching experience in China. I have been living in Aotearoa for 10 years. With a deep understanding of both the linguistic and cultural aspects of the Chinese language, I am well-equipped to guide students on their language-learning journey.
The calss's mission is to provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students who are eager to expand their knowledge of the Chinese language and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture.
Join Chiwi Chinese Class today by emailing chiwiclass@gmail.com.

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1 day 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”? 🥝
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 31% Maybe?
    31% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
394 votes
22 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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1 hour 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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