
Acclaimed pianist Katherine Austin plays premiere of new music -
We are excited that acclaimed pianist, Katherine Austin, will be playing the premiere of A Walk in Hamilton Gardens next week!
Written especially for her by composer Janet Jennings, Katherine will take you through a musical interpretation of these wonderful and varied gardens in this one-only performance at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival.
Head of Piano Studies at the University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music, Katherine Austin is one of New Zealand’s leading pianists and performs regularly around NZ and overseas, touring frequently for Chamber Music New Zealand, and broadcasting regularly on Radio New Zealand Concert Programme. Pianist of the Tennant-Austin Duo for the past 23 years, her work with the New Zealand Chamber Soloists now occupies a large portion of her performing and concert life, with regular tours to Europe, UK, Asia, North and South America, and Australia.
Katherine has released several CDs on the Atoll label and has performed as soloist with many orchestras including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Auckland Chamber Orchestra, and Opus Orchestra.
Information and bookings are here: premier.ticketek.co.nz...
📷 Kerry Blakeney-williams


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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35.8% Yes, it serves us well
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63.3% No, I have concerns
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0.8% Other - I'll share below

Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes?
Donald Trump has thrown the world’s economy a curve-ball, and there’s more chaos to come, according to Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good.
However, Good said Waikato and New Zealand exporters have been spared the worst of them, “and that's probably attributable to the good work that has been done by Winston Peters and his team of negotiators”.
Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).


Poll: Do you like how the old facade has been retained?
Passersby on Hamilton’s Victoria Street got the first look at another section of the Regional Theatre’s new façade after scaffolding was removed on Wednesday.
The appearance of a fresh section of the restored plaster façade of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone for locals and visitors in the ongoing construction of the 1300-seat theatre that promises to revolutionise entertainment in the city.
Do you like how the old facade has been retained? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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0% Yes
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0% No