Hamilton Book Month on throughout August
Hamilton Book Month is on throughout August and we are running five workshops. There's Scriptwriting 7 August (Alex Lodge), Writing Children’s Fiction 14 August (Melinda Szymanik Children's Author), Speculative Fiction 21 August (Gary Nelson), Memoir Writing 24 August (Witi Ihimaera) and Poetry Writing 28 August (Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod). Each three-hour workshop with morning or afternoon tea is led by an experienced presenter and specialist in the genre and will provide you with valuable information and hands-on writing tasks. Workshops are $25 each and require registration at www.hamiltonbookmonth.com...
On the range
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?
Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Riddle Time! Sharpen Your Mind and Take the Challenge!
Where is the only place where today comes before yesterday?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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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% Yes, it's fair
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10.1% No, it's unreasonable
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0.9% Other - I'll share below