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Kokomai is almost upon us. What are you planning to go to?

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Kokomai is an inspiring, edgy and diverse Creative Festival for the Wairarapa region. A world-class programme, with international, national and local artists and performers, providing exceptional live experiences. You can immerse yourself in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film, buskers and literature – there is something for everyone!
Events are located across the Wairarapa and kicks out to the rolling countryside. From rural village halls, churches and woolsheds, to larger venues such as the Carterton Events Centre. You won’t have to travel far to enjoy the world of creativity and innovation. It’s all happening right here in Wairarapa!
Bringing our communities together for the 2019 Creative Festival over 10 days, from 10th to 19th October 2019.
Events that will be hitting our rural communities include “As Far As the Eye Can See”. Barry Saunders (The Warratahs), Ebony Lamb (Eb & Sparrow) and Caroline Easther (The Chills) bring you a suitcase full of brilliant songs from back country roads and swollen skies to soaring harmonies in the much-loved halls of Tinui and Pirinoa.
Another Festival highlight and famous for its ‘Opera in the Woolshed,’ Kourarau Woolshed brings ‘My Name is Moana.’ This majestic musical event is an intimate tribute to the ocean, led by celebrated singer/songwriter Moana Maniapoto, arts laureate and a 2016 inductee
into the NZ Music Hall of Fame.
Go to link below to see festival programme.

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.6% Yes
    85.6% Complete
  • 13.2% No
    13.2% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1846 votes
1 day ago

The tiger who came to tea

Resene

Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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