One of New Zealand’s leading accompanists, Francis Cowan needs no introduction to Waikato music audiences -
So we are delighted to announce that Francis is accompanying vocalist Cecily Shaw, in A Walk in Hamilton Gardens in the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival 2020!
Francis has been a significant figure in Hamilton’s musical scene since moving here in 1994. A former Director of Music at both Southwell School and St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton, he now carries out a busy schedule of performance as Piano Accompanist for the University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music. A choral conductor as well as pianist, Francis served as Assistant Conductor of the Hamilton Civic Choir for many years.
Make sure you book now to get your seat at this special peformance - there is only one! Details and booking at premier.ticketek.co.nz...
#classicalmusic #hgaf2020
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
PM says the ‘war on farming’ is over, at Fieldays’ Mystery Creek
The rural sector will pull the country out of recession, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told farmers at Mystery Creek on Tuesday.
Luxon’s main message was that farmers are not villains, they are “partners” of the Government and the saviours of the New Zealand economy.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below