Proud supporters of Whangarei Fringe Festival
That's our logo on the back of the Whangarei Fringe programme! We can't wait for Hatea me Hearties on Sunday 2 October 2022, and the hundreds (hundreds!) of shows to follow.
Here's our involvement this year:
🥁 HATEA ME HEARTIES - we're delighted to host this family-friendly buskers' festival on the Hatea Loop.
🕰🥳 Claphams Clocks Sexagesimal Celebration - come and play on Sunday 2 October and Saturday 8 October!
📚 Multiple events at the Central Library - check out the programme!
🤣 A comedy workshop for neuro-diverse children and adults
👌 NZSL interpretation - selected shows will be interpreted live (details to come)
And we helped print 1500 of the 3000 programmes, pick one up! 🦇⚡🦖
Plus these events that successfully applied for Creative Communities Scheme funding:
📻 Beagle Radio's 'The Imaginarium' installation encourages voyeurism
🎪 Supporting Circus Kumarani for multiple appearances
🎭 'The Drifting Room', view our city like never before
✈ 'Landing in Whangarei', a storytelling project about how people came here
🔑 'Access' by Hamish Annan, a subversive look at masculinity
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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9.9% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Whangarei Starz Tickets now on sale
Tickets for this musical extravaganza are on sale now online. Dress up... get the glitz and glamour organized and be prepared for a great night of musical talent, laughter and a yummy dinner
Special Day at Heritage Park
Sunday November 17th November at Heritage Park Maunu. Celebrate with everyone on the park.... 10am - 2 pm... food, fun and interesting folk to talk to... free rides for all .
Parking at Gate 2