Hutt Youth Wins Award at National Art Exhibition
Fletcher O'Hagen from Lower Hutt received the youth award at the opening of the National Watercolour Exhibition at the Academy Galleries. Judge and guest artist, Brian Baxter, commented that Fletcher's painting of Mt Ruapehu is a mature work for a junior artist.
The exhibition features around 300 paintings by artists from all over New Zealand ranging in size from large to small and all paintings are for sale.
Splash 2022 is open daily from 10 - 5pm daily until Sunday 20 Nov and entry is free. Academy Galleries 1 Queens Wharf Wellington
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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81.9% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
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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.