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Community Battery Banks: A Practical FAQ for Building Local Energy Resilience (Without the Hype)

Extreme weather, rising power prices, and growing electrification are pushing communities to think differently about energy. One of the most promising (and still under-discussed) community development tools is the community…

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August 24, 2026

Read more about the article The “Third Place” Comeback: 13 Creative Ways to Find Community (Without Joining a Club You’ll Quit)

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The “Third Place” Comeback: 13 Creative Ways to Find Community (Without Joining a Club You’ll Quit)

There’s a quiet trend reshaping how people live: the return of the “third place.” Not home (first place), not work (second place) — but the informal, welcoming spaces where you…

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August 20, 2026

Read more about the article Community Tool Libraries vs “Borrow Boxes” vs Hire Shops: Which Sharing Model Works Best in Whangamatā?

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Community Tool Libraries vs “Borrow Boxes” vs Hire Shops: Which Sharing Model Works Best in Whangamatā?

Why tool sharing is suddenly a big deal (and not just for the thrifty) Whangamatā has that classic small-town magic: people help each other out, weekend projects pop up out…

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August 17, 2026