Power Box Art Project - Taradale 2019
The Taradale Power Box Art Project is an bringing together local artists to beautify Taradale’s Power Box cabinets with the theme of ‘The History of Taradale – 130yrs’.
You can watch them create their individual artworks by visiting our pop-up studio located in the empty shop adjacent to the Horse and Harvest off the Lee Road Carpark in Taradale.
Artists who are contributing are; Stanley Mans, Angela Lalonde, Issy Loughran, Mike Hardy, Jennica Foote, Jil of Aotearoa, Joe Rowntree, Amy Singh, Noah Tucker, Sam Savage, Morag Shaw, Tread Well, Cinzah Merk, Grayson Uncles and Moonchild (Liv Jack).
Watch this space to get your chance to vote for your favourite and help us award over $1500 in prizes to the artists !
The Taradale Power Box Art Project is made possible with the support of Unison, generous sponsorship from Resene and grants from One Foundation, Pub Charity and Creative Communities.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.4% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Suspicious fire - Hastings
Hawke’s Bay Police are investigating after a suspicious fire at a residential property in Hastings overnight.
Emergency services were called to the vacant house on Lowe Street at around 3am today. Initial enquiries suggest people were seen running away from the house a short time before.
Police would like to hear from any Lowe Street residents who may have CCTV footage which would assist our enquiries.
We’d also like to hear from anyone who heard or saw something which might be relevant, who has not yet spoken to us.
If you can help, please update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241114/5217.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.