The fabulous Starlights band featuring fabulous songbird Lauren Nottingham
Sunday, December 3rd sees Taranaki Jazz Club showcasing local Fitz Hotel resident band - The Starlights.. Award winning Lauren is joined by Tobias Wright on drums, Robert Greenfield double bass, Nicholas Orr keys and guest sax player the great Stewart Maunder. Don't miss this last jazz club of the year at The New Plymouth Club, Gill Street where doors open at 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start. Entry $30 general, $25 NP Club members, $20 any jazz club's member $20, students $10,
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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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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
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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