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NZ Music Month continues on East FM, today Saturday from 3pm

Phil from Farm Cove

For Today (I remember your smile) is one of this country's enduring feel-good anthems from the 1980s and it's with great pleasure that we have one of the song's writers and performers, Nick Sampson, as our next NZ Music Month feature artist on today’s She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, 3-7pm on May 13 on EAST FM 88.1 107.1
Forty years ago, and out of Dunedin, the Netherworld Dancing Toys were playing energetic and captivating concerts around the country, quickly growing in popularity following a memorable performance at Sweetwaters 1983, with Nick and the late-great Malcolm Black upfront on vocals, guitars and most of the songwriting duties.
We're stoked to be talking with Nick live in the studio from 3.15pm and playing tracks by the Netherworld Dancing Toys, as well as chatting about other phases and bands in his very interesting musical journey, including DIRT and his newly-formed band in Auckland, Jeepster, with Steven Shaw and Tim Robinson.
We'll also play the NDTs' well-admired album Painted Years (Virgin Records, 1985) on vinyl in entirety from 5pm.
At 4.45pm, we're also talking with Anthony McVey of an Auckland band from the same era, Plastic Pegs, who are having another reunion concert at The Thirsty Dog in Karangahape Rd on Saturday, May 27. For tickets for that show, go to www.undertheradar.co.nz...
Coincidentally, Plastic Pegs opened for Netherworld Dancing Toys at the Windsor Castle in Parnell back in the day.
East FM is East Auckland’s fair-dinkum community-powered public service radio station broadcasting on local frequencies 88.1FM and 107.1FM, globally at www.eastfm.nz... and on app iHeart Radio.
She'll Be Right - it's all about the vibe; it’s all about the groove. And this Saturday it's with great respect to have Nick Sampson and Netherworld Dancing Toys Day. - PJ

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3 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 49.5% Yes
    49.5% Complete
  • 48.6% No
    48.6% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
2604 votes
13 hours ago

Here's Thursday's thinker!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am lighter than air, but a hundred people cannot lift me. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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3 hours ago

2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.

Jamshed from Half Moon Bay

2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.

A lovely 2-bedroom unit coming up for rent close to mid October 2024 (final date yet to be confirmed). Offers
- 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, toilet.
- open plan kitchen with dishwasher, separate laundry
- spacious living area
- heat pump
- alarm system.
- own private deck
- piped gas for cooking and on demand hot water supply.
- separate gas, electricity and water meter
- Plenty On-street parking.

Walking distance to Wakaaranga Primary, Farmcove Intermediate and Pakuranga college. Close proximity to Highland Park supermarkets, public transport and ferry services. Suitable for up to 3 tenants.
Ideal tenant: Small family with school going child or professional couple. Will need to provide good rental references and good credit history. Please note photos are not current since tenants still residing. They were taken when unit was just built. Fridge in photo not included.

Listed elsewhere.

Moving cost:
Bond: 4 weeks rent
Rent: 1 week rent in advance
Tenant is responsible for water, power, lawn, garden maintenance, and other outgoings.

Sorry No pets, Smokers/Vapers please
Rent : $580 per week but negotiable for long term commitment.
Those interested please contact by email 2bedroomunit4rent@gmail.com with a short introduction about yourself and include a completed tenancy application. Form is available on www.tenancy.govt.nz...

Property can be viewed strictly by prior appointment only.