Chamber Music Contest, Methodist Centre, Wednesday June 4
Chamber Music NZ holds an annual chamber music contest for secondary schools, around NZ regions each year. This is the 80th year it has been held and is NZ's longest running music contest. The Taranaki district contest will be next Wednesday June 4 at the Methodist Centre. This will consist of 3 separate sessions with each session stating at 2pm, 4.20 pm and 7pm respectively. There will be 33 chamber music groups competing from Taranaki Secondary schools with more than 100 musicians playing a wide variety of instruments including percussion and a wide range of genres.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear some lovely music from our very talented youth. Admission by Koha.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.1% Hmm, maybe?
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9.7% Yes!
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53% Yes
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47% No
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