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167 days ago

Michael Houstoun & Flinders Quartet Concert, 3 July, Methodist Centre

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Flinders Quartet, one of Australia's most loved chamber ensembles, tours NZ for the first time and will be joined by iconic NZ pianist Michael Houstoun. The quartet and Michael can't wait to bring their concert to New Plymouth. They are performing next Thursday July 3 at the Methodist Centre, 7.30 pm.
Tickets are available from www.trybooking.com... and door sales will be available using EFTPOS or credit cards. Adults $40, Seniors $35, Students $5.
Flinders quartet (featuring violinist Wilma Smith, former NZSO concertmaster) performs Beethoven's explosive Serioso quartet and the NZ premiere of "Bungaree" by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon. Houstoun joins them in Dvorak's lush and lyrical Piano Quintet on the Methodist Centre's beautiful Grand Piano..
With over 75 premieres to their name and an ARIA topping album, Flinders Quartet brings dynamic, world class chamber music to New Plymouth and looks for ward to sharing it with you.

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22 hours ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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  • 17.5% Hmm, maybe?
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  • 9.5% Yes!
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263 votes
6 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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8 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
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  • 46.9% No
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2184 votes