Peter Hooper Biography Book Launch
Take Note Hokitika warmly invites you to the West Coast Book Launch of:
"Notes From The Margin
: The West Coast’s Peter Hooper
by Pat White
Sunday June 25 - 3.00pm, Carnegie Building Hokitika
Pat brings to life a West Coast author, poet and teacher unknown to many today. Come and catch up with Pat, now living in Fairlie but with much time at school and working on the Coast, including a 4 year stint in the Carnegie Library. Meet with Pat and other old friends of Peter: buy his book, and hear him read and talk about a man who was -
“Overlooked but not forgotten. … We should be grateful that a unique ancestor of our writing tribe is now honoured in this overdue telling.” Jeffrey Paparoa Holmanest Coast’s Peter Hooper
It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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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