SH33 Te Ngae Junction to Paengaroa road safety improvements
We’re making SH33 between Te Ngae and Paengaroa safer, but we want to make sure we’ve got it right. Come see us at a community drop in session. Wed 11 Oct, Paengaroa Hall, 3pm-6pm. Thurs 12 Oct, Okere Falls Store, 3pm-6pm. Fri 13 Oct, Pikiao Rugby League Club, Mourea, 1pm-4pm.
Can’t make it? Take a look at our project update, then complete the feedback form online.
Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker
Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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.
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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41.8% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.7% No
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