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2665 days ago

Poll: How much do you think is a reasonable ticket price for a high school production?

Reporter The Eye

A Southland teacher is calling for the community to support high school theatre productions.
Southland Girls' High School head drama teacher Sarah Rae said school theatrical productions were not cheap to run.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Rae was in charge of this year's senior Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School joint production, Blood Brothers.
The production was set to cost up to $17,000, Rae said.
Blood Brothers will run at SIT Centrestage from June 27 to June 29 from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Tickets are $23 for adults, $13 for children and $18 for concessions.

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How much do you think is a reasonable ticket price for a high school production?
  • 9.8% Free - gold coin donation
    9.8% Complete
  • 29.3% $5 - $10
    29.3% Complete
  • 22% $11 - $15
    22% Complete
  • 19.5% $16 - $20
    19.5% Complete
  • 14.6% $21 - $25
    14.6% Complete
  • 4.9% $25 +
    4.9% Complete
41 votes
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2 days ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 43.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    43.1% Complete
  • 56.3% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1056 votes
21 hours ago

Neighbourly challenge: Who can solve the daily riddle?

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I'm prickly on the outside but sweet within.
What am I?

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2 days ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

Click read more for the full article.

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