Exhibition to celebrate 50 years of an art centre in Masterton. Should be a great show.
Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton marks its 50th anniversary with several celebrations: the exhibition ‘50/fifty: 50 Years of Aratoi’ (17 August – 10 November), a lecture series by cultural leaders (17 August – 27 October), an education programme for Wairarapa schoolchildren (from Term 3), and a book 50 years in 50 objects with texts by leading cultural professionals (to be launched 11 October 2019, the museum’s 50th Birthday). All events are free of charge.
50/FIFTY: 50 YEARS AT ARATOI’ opens Friday, 16 August, at 5.30pm Curated by Collections Manager Bronwyn Reid, the exhibition features a range of items held in the museum collection: artwork by cultural icons such as Colin McCahon and Dame Robin White, Taonga Māori, moa bones, botanical sketches, photographs of early settlement, and some surprises too.
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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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.8% ... It is complicated
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
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A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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