Creative Communities Funding Scheme
Hutt City Council's CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUNDING SCHEME has money to give groups and individuals running arts projects in Lower Hutt.
Anyone who is planning an arts project can submit an application. Deadline for applications is 15th March 2021.
Visit the Creative Communities funding page on Hutt City Council’s website to apply online. You can also download an application or pick up a hard copy from any Hutt City Council library.
Watch past recipient, Amba Holly, talk about applying for Creative Communities funding.
If you're interested to know who will assess your application, meet the CCS panel members HERE and watch an interview with one of the panel members HERE.
For further information contact Pippa Sanderson, Community Arts Advisor Ph: 04 560 1257 E: pippa.sanderson@huttcity.govt.nz
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
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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77.1% Yes
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21.3% No
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1.5% 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.