ArtBeat at Reyburn House, Town Basin, Saturday 24th February 2024
ArtBeat 2024 - 'Enhancing Wellbeing Through The Arts'
Saturday 24th February, Whangārei Town Basin - Putahi Park to Reyburn House, 10am - 4pm.
We are getting closer by the day with only a few weeks to go 😁🤩🪇
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Creativity, Art, Culture, and Community
ArtBeat is Northland's largest interactive Arts Festival, welcoming the entire community to indulge and participate in a range of whānau friendly, creative and artistic wonders - free of charge. This vibrant day promises some old favourites along with exciting new twists.
With a diverse array of artistic displays, live performances, interactive arts zones, immersive workshops, food and craft stalls spanning across Whangārei's waterfront, there's something for everyone, from curious toddlers to music-loving teens, creatives and art enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
💙Proudly brought to you by Creative Northland
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.5% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.6% No, I enjoy it
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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