Allow us to introduce you to John
John Hellstrom has so much to share you could listen to him for hours and hours. John is one of the Tōtaranui 250 trustees.
He lives in Endeavour Inlet (named after Captain Cook's ship) and has a deep interest in the history of the outer Sounds and restoration of sites associated with Cook’s voyages.
John is a biosecurity expert and has served on and chaired several Ministerial Advisory Committees.
He is currently chair of the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and is a Guardian of Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians)
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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11.7% Yes!
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!
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