Great comedy on locally
Local theatre (the award-winning Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe in Eastbourne) is staging A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare’s most loved comedy, starting next week. Cast is being described as amazing by those privileged to see them in rehearsal and, with stunning costumes and accompanying music, this magical comedy is the tonic we can all do with right now. Held outside at Muritai School, Eastbourne, if fine, in the hall otherwise, it is on at 7.30pm on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th February, and again the following week on Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th March. Tickets available through Eventfinda www.eventfinda.co.nz... or from the Artisan Co-op Shop in Eastbourne. Audiences limited to 50 per night so get in quickly! Masks and vaccine passes required.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.2% Yes
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21.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.