Meet our vocalist for 'A Walk in Hamilton Gardens' performance at Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival - Cecily Shaw
Cecily has recently completed a Master of Music at the University of Waikato, under the tutelage of Glenese Blake, and supervision of Stephanie Acraman and Dr. Rachael Griffiths-Hughes. This year, Cecily was delighted to receive the Wallace Corporation Blues Award for University of Waikato's Performing and Creative Arts Person of the Year.
Cecily has been an alto soloist with VOX Baroque, the Edgecumbe, New Zealand Choir, Cantando Choir Hamilton, Hamilton Civic Choir, and Scholars Baroque Aotearoa, and has attended Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2017 Bach Cantata Residency, with Juliard415 and Masaaki Suzuki. She has played the role of Cherubino in Waikato University’s 2016 production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, and Cornelia in Handel Consort and Quire’s 2019 production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto. In her spare time, Cecily enjoys composing humorous songs for ukulele, which can be found on her YouTube channel, Socratena -
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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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37.6% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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62.4% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Hamilton woman fights for 21-year rates refund after council admits mistake
A pilates studio owner whose rates were overcharged for 21 years is fighting to get the money refunded by the city council.
Progressive Pilates owner Sonia Lidington estimated she had paid an extra $20,000 over the years, but Hamilton City Council has said it can only refund her $7416.
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