Lunchtime Concert, Karen Clarke, Blues Woman
Karen Clarke, Blues Woman, is the performer at the next Lunchtime Concert in the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Church) on Wednesday 23rd August at 12.15pm. She is known for her onstage warmth, her mahogany vocals and her driving guitar style. Karen will play an easy listening, upbeat selection of rhythm and blues numbers including he own original songs, some developed under mentoring from iconic Kiwi musician, Bic Runga.
Karen shifted to Taranaki from the Kapiti Coast about 10 years ago and is active in our Taranaki music scene as a performer and promoter. Koha appreciated
Healthy Active Ageing Forum & Expo 2026
The Healthy Active Ageing Forum & Expo are back in New Plymouth May 2026, we look forward to seeing you there
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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