Maoriland film festival - Ōtaki 20-24th March 2019
This unique event, the New Zealand equivalent of the Sundance Film Festival, runs 20-24 March in venues around Ōtaki.
It is the largest indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere screening 138 films from 65 indigenous nations. Be inspired, moved and entertained with the diverse programme.
Palmerston North Airport Fly Palmy is sponsoring the opening night movie, Vai. It follows the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai. Vai was shot in Pacific Islands and New Zealand and is the word for water in Pacific countries. The character is played by a different indigenous actress in each of the countries.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.7% Yes
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17% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.9% Second half of November
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44.4% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One?
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