A great play and a great review
Hello everyone... the following review was penned by Catherine McNamara after seeing Storm in a Bottle currently playing at the Octagon Theatre.
Yes, there are still some seats available if you look on the Octagon Theatre web site.
There's a cracking new play just opened at the Octagon Theatre in Whangarei. Inspired by wild weather events, local writer Cameron Tor has managed to arrange a well-balanced bluster of emotions within the confines of a mountain hut. The setting is perfect for a rerun of ancient family history with perfectly played protagonists Peter and Nico trapped in trauma while the unbothered causes of chaos, mum and dad and the success story of the family, brother Lewis make cameo appearances of depth and hilarity. Tor is in control of all his material, managing to write a last act that startled the group of seasoned English teachers within the audience, who staggered from the charming vintage theatre with tears in their eyes, or rain, or something. I highly recommend seeing it.
Thank you Catherine
Next Sunday – Christmas Market at Reyburn House, Town Basin!
Next Sunday – Christmas Market at Reyburn House!
Join us for a festive Sunday Christmas Market at the beautiful Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangārei
On Sunday 21 December 2025 from 10:00am – 3:00pmat Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangārei
Enjoy a relaxed summer Sunday filled with:
- Handmade arts & crafts
- Christmas gifts & local treasures
- Food treats & sweet delights
- Festive vibes in a heritage setting
- Free Entry to Reyburn House Art Gallery
With Free parking, Dog friendly on lead and Family friendly
A perfect chance to support local makers, finish your Christmas shopping, and soak up the community spirit by the water.
Where heritage, creativity, and Christmas come together!
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
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