Taranaki Chamber Music Contest, Wednesday 5th June - free entry!
The annual Taranaki Chamber Music Contest for school chamber music groups will be held on Wednesday 5th June at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church). The contest involves 140 young musicians from 7 high schools performing in 35 chamber groups. Due to the large number of entries the contest will be held in 3 separate sessions starting at 2pm, 4.30 pm and 7pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be entertained by some of Taranaki's top young musicians in instrumental and vocal ensembles. This is part of Chamber New Zealand's country wide competition and the winning group from Taranaki will then compete in regional semi finals in Auckland. Entry is free.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.9% Yes
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31.7% Maybe?
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26.4% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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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Closing for the festive season
Kia ora
Our Office will be closed from Friday 19th December 2025, reopen on 19th January 2026.
Wishing everyone a Meri Kirihimete /Merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Year.
All the best for 2026
Marie & Wendy
Volunteering New Plymouth
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