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: 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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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.
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
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