Harmony Waikato Spectacular - Saturday 6th September
The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts will host a feast of four-part harmony from the Waikato's best barbershop choruses and quartets. Mighty River Harmony is New Zealand's top men's chorus with strong vocals and powerful bass section. Manu Mātātahi is one of this country's leading mixed youth choruses with impressive, tight harmonies. The Waikato Rivertones women's chorus has won international praise for its spectacular performances. Quartets include gold medal winners The Usual Suspects along with Centreplace and Four Square.
Also on the programme (pictured below) are champion high school choruses - Heart Attack from Sacred Heart Girls' College, Espresso from Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, and Uptown Girls from Hamilton Girls High School, the top three Young Singers In Harmony choruses from our regional competition. And, if that isn't enough, the top two quartets, Dolcelatte and Tetris.
Come along and be impressed by truly high quality vocal musicianship with a distinctive Waikato flair – 7pm, Saturday 6th September at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. Tickets $35/$30 available from the Academy, and www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
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