The Alpha Course.
Alpha is an 11-week exploration of the Christian faith.
Our Church (Hope Whangarei) is hosting a course at BOB Cafe, 29 Bank Street, Central Whangarei starting Wednesday May 3rd 6pm-8pm. The first night asks the question "Is there more to life than this?" We provide food for all who come. Then the course will run each Wednesday night for 10 weeks following 6pm-8pm.
We can provide child care for younger couples to attend.
It is free, unless you want to buy a coffee! We can only take 30 guests, so registrations are crucial.
If you want to know more, ring the Church office: 09-4381667 and speak with Colleen, or email her on colleen@hopewhangarei.nz
Some Choice News!
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!
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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32.1% Maybe?
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26.1% No
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