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Michael Cooper’s photographs of the iconic artists of the sixties – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Warhol, Hockney and Twiggy – provide the perfect backdrop for Kokomai Creative Festival’s fundraiser . Indulge in the music, food and dress of the era and party the night away, 60s … View moreMichael Cooper’s photographs of the iconic artists of the sixties – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Warhol, Hockney and Twiggy – provide the perfect backdrop for Kokomai Creative Festival’s fundraiser . Indulge in the music, food and dress of the era and party the night away, 60s style!.The Spirit of the 60s: Kokomai Gala Fundraiser Party. 7pm Saturday 12 September at Aratoi. Tickets $50
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Michael Cooper was at the epic centre of the Sixties, a Vogue fashion photographer who lived and partied with Keith Richards and captured on camera a who’s who of the times - the creative, the rich and the famous. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithfull, Andy Warhol and John Paul Getty to name a few of his friends that he photographed.
Publisher David Hedley, owner of the photographic collection, which was first exhibited in 1990 at Carly Simon’s River Run Gallery in New York, will share the epic story of Michael Cooper and how the associated book and exhibition came to be.
The Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.
Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.
The … View moreThe Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.
Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.
The 2250 registered runners would not be receiving a refund, but would be able to enter for free next year.
Jacques said the decision to cancel was "especially gutting" as it was the 35th anniversary of the marathon, which is the longest running running event in Wellington.
Hi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the … View moreHi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the local businesses out here
Wellington's funkiest little choir, The Doubtful Sounds, is blowing into Wairarapa: The Doubtfuls, which specialises in pop songs with a classical twist, will perform three gigs in September, in Martinborough, Masterton and Stonehenge Aotearoa.
(all shows set up for L2 arrangements) … View moreWellington's funkiest little choir, The Doubtful Sounds, is blowing into Wairarapa: The Doubtfuls, which specialises in pop songs with a classical twist, will perform three gigs in September, in Martinborough, Masterton and Stonehenge Aotearoa.
(all shows set up for L2 arrangements) You'll hear everything from Sam Cooke standards, through to Elton John classics, along with more recent hits from Radiohead, Elbow, Shaed, and New Zealand's own Aldous Harding.
As well as shows in Martinborough and Masterton at Aratoi, the choir will test the unique acoustic of Stonehenge Aotearoa, with a special gig under the stars, starting at 7pm on Saturday night.
Martinborough Hall; Saturday Sept 5th, 2pm
Stonehenge Aotearoa; Sat Sept 5th, 7pm (Under the Milky Way)
Aratoi Gallery, Masterton, Sunday, Sept 6th, 2pm.
Tickets $20 adults $10 concession
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.
What you need to know:
Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 … View moreThe Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.
What you need to know:
Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 should not be consumed due to the presence of the bacteria.
ALL yellow flesh peaches imported from the United States should not be consumed if purchased between 10 July to 25 August.
The products are sold in New World, Pak'n Save, Gilmours and Four Square stores across the North Island.
To learn more about the recall see the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
Hi neighbours,
Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?
Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.
Click here to read more.
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Hey neighbours,
Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Wellington and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.
Who’s your Local Hero? Go.
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Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.
Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View moreSmall business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.
Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.
Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
Hey neighbours,
The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Wellington's Local Hero.
Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Canterbury that you have more good sorts than them!
Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank … View moreHey neighbours,
The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Wellington's Local Hero.
Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Canterbury that you have more good sorts than them!
Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Wellington?
nzawards.org.nz...
Do you have an existing website that needs updating or fixing? Are you confused or completely unsure about building a website yourself?
If so, give me a call on 021 877 407 as I am happy to assist you.
Dear neighbours,
Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View moreDear neighbours,
Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View moreAuckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.
On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.
Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.
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