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Artist Talk: This Place - Responses

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Artist Talk: This Place - Responses
Franklin The Centre Atrium
12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Thursday 11 January 2024, 10.30am

Artist Sonja Drake will be sharing her insights into connection to place, and her experience of the responses to recent exhibition, "This Place"
Explore diverse connections to place at this showcase of public responses to "This Place" at Franklin Arts Centre. Featuring artists Sonja Drake, Sandra Littlejohns Clark, and Kelly Masiutama, visitors engaged in a korero about place and land.

The installation of responses can be found in the building atrium, across the corridor from the Franklin Arts Centre entrance.

Reflect on personal significance, environmental and social impacts, and join the dialogue by pledging a small action for a better environment. Be part of the journey.


Booking is not required.

Installation by Sonja Drake, supported and funded by the Franklin Local Board

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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.

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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?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 83.2% Yes
    83.2% Complete
  • 14.5% No
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  • 2.3% Other - I'll share below
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1056 votes
5 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?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.5% 1st December
    43.5% Complete
  • 17.4% A week before Christmas
    17.4% Complete
  • 33.3% Whenever you wish
    33.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
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2249 votes