Celebrate NZ Music Month
We're filling our libraries with music from local schools, choirs, bands, and even our talented staff this May for NZ Music Month.
Check out our highlights below or head over to our website for the full line-up.
St Bernard's College Bands
War Memorial Library, Thursday 13 May, 2pm
Two bands from St Bernard's College are heading to the Smokefree Rockquest later this month. They have composed, produced and prepared to play all of their own original material. Each band has their own style - both are extremely talented and welcome this opportunity to perform.
Anne Olsen and Melina Gilbert on Violin and Piano
War Memorial Library, Wednesday 26 May, 3:30pm
Library staff members Anne Olsen (on violin) and Melina Gilbert (on piano) will share their love of music with us for NZ Music Month!
Hutt Valley Community Choir
War Memorial Library, Saturday 29 May, 12noon
The Hutt Valley Community Choir is an inclusive, non-auditioned, all-comers choir. They’ll be performing songs from South Africa, Madagascar, Finland, and Scotland. And will also sing songs from the Native American tradition, a waiata, and songs by New Zealand composers.
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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82.5% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
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 ⬇️
Test Your Wits! Today's Riddle Will Keep You Guessing!
Only one colour, but not one size,
Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies.
Present in the sun, but not in rain,
Doing no harm, and feeling no pain.
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