Power Box Art Project - Taradale 2019
The Taradale Power Box Art Project is an bringing together local artists to beautify Taradale’s Power Box cabinets with the theme of ‘The History of Taradale – 130yrs’.
You can watch them create their individual artworks by visiting our pop-up studio located in the empty shop adjacent to the Horse and Harvest off the Lee Road Carpark in Taradale.
Artists who are contributing are; Stanley Mans, Angela Lalonde, Issy Loughran, Mike Hardy, Jennica Foote, Jil of Aotearoa, Joe Rowntree, Amy Singh, Noah Tucker, Sam Savage, Morag Shaw, Tread Well, Cinzah Merk, Grayson Uncles and Moonchild (Liv Jack).
Watch this space to get your chance to vote for your favourite and help us award over $1500 in prizes to the artists !
The Taradale Power Box Art Project is made possible with the support of Unison, generous sponsorship from Resene and grants from One Foundation, Pub Charity and Creative Communities.
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Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24.3% Yes
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74.8% No
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Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.