Back
350 days ago

WorkShop 26 Presents 'Dirt Road Orchestra and Friends'

Wendy from Blockhouse Bay

Folk music and storytelling at its finest, with strong original content, featuring three acts: DIRT ROAD ORCHESTRA (DRO), GOOD TIMES, KEITH LEVY.
Enjoy the funky backyard venue and a night of toe-tapping entertainment.
$10 entry includes tea and coffee (no bar).
Parking on street and surrounding shopping centre/roads.

DIRT ROAD ORCHESTRA: The Folk from the Sticks at Workshop 26! Hailing from rural locations north of Auckland, this talented lineup features Andy Hamilton (guitar) Menno Besseling (percussion) and Murray van Hoorn (violin) playing engaging songs penned by seasoned songwriter Andy Hamilton.

GOOD TIMES: Alice McLeod and Bea Parker have been playing music together as a duo since 2020. They perform fun easy-listening folk covers and originals. With their gentle harmonies and complimentary musical styles, they can often be seen making music in the local Auckland folk clubs.

KEITH LEVY: is a Storyteller, poet and social commentator. He tells philosophical, provocative, entertaining, inspirational and amusing stories in rhyme, while accompanying himself on guitar. His original stories are beautifully crafted tales of life. He's a Dr Seuss for adults.
This is a rare opportunity to see Keith in this part of town.

More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

Image
When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.7% 1st December
    43.7% Complete
  • 17.4% A week before Christmas
    17.4% Complete
  • 33.1% Whenever you wish
    33.1% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2306 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

Image
1 day ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

Image
Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 83.1% Yes
    83.1% Complete
  • 14.4% No
    14.4% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1108 votes