The Look Out! Performing Arts & Entertainment Guide
Before you realise it, 1/12th of 2020 is over already!
As school returns, the Look Out! Performing Arts, Events and Entertainment Guide reveals the return of Operatunity for the first of this year’s eight shows in Palmerston North.
Then, there’s the Happy Chinese New Year Showcase welcoming the ‘Year of the Rat’ with performances from the visiting Chongqing Liangjiang Art Troupe in the Regent on Broadway.
The Globe Theatre’s Summer Sounds Festival presents a triple treat of visiting overseas performers this week, while free Movies In Parks screens in the Ashhurst Domain.
On Saturday the Hardie Street Reserve hosts Te Oranga o te Awa: The Manawatū River Improvement Festival - the first of two river-related events in the lead-up to Waitangi Day on Thursday February 6.
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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76.3% Yes
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22.3% 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.
Pregnancy Study - Seeking participants for Massey Observational study
Are you less than 15 weeks pregnant or know someone who is?
I would love to hear from you regarding joining an Observation study on New Zealand Pregnant woman investigating Thyroid function. We are seeking participants who are: - ages 18 years or older - Who are early in their pregnancy (less than 15 weeks)
What your participation involves:
• We will ask you a series of questions about your dietary intake, supplement use and lifestyle.
• We will ask you to collect a sample of urine to analyse some micronutrients.
• We will take a blood sample to analyse for micronutrient status and thyroid function.
• After your baby is born we ask that you send us some of baby’s nail clippings
We reimburse your travel expenses.
If you or someone you know would like to take part, or to find out more about the study, please get in touch via email WOVEN@massey.ac.nz or phone 06 951 6437