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198 days ago

Chamber Music Contest, Methodist Centre, Wednesday June 4

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

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.

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4 days 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? ☀️🥝
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Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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Give Music a Go, Summer Holiday Music Programme

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

The Taranaki School of Music is holding a fun and interactive School Holiday Music Programme in New Plymouth next month.
Discover the joy of music with lots of musical activities and try out different music instruments with professional tutors. This is aimed at 7 - 13 year age groups. Held in the mornings of 19- 21 st. January 2026 at the City Life Church.
Cost $90 for 3 sessions. Limited financial assistance available.
For information, registration, contact Jocelyn Beath, 021 144 1681, joc.beath@xtra.co.nz.

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