Creative community grants - applications now open
Apply today for the Creative Communities Grant! All projects will do 1 or more of the following:
Access and participation:
- Create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in local arts activities.
Diversity:
- Support the diverse artistic cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity
Young people:
- Enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.
For applications or more information visit newplymouthnz.com
Applications close Sunday 3rd Feb 2019. Projects will not have started before an application is assessed (assessment date March 2019), and will not have already been funded by Creative New Zealand or North Taranaki Community Arts Council.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Become an SPCA Foster Hero!
Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.
Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Sign up today and save a life!
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.