National Young Performer Awards 2018
19-21 October 2018 will see Palmerston North hosting a competition Festival of 137 elite young performing soloists 15-24 yrs from all over New Zealand. This years’ event sees Soloists competing in Ballet, Tap Dance, Pianoforte and Vocal as well as the very popular Troupe dance section, with 56 Studios represented.
This exciting weekend has the Troupe section on the Friday, Soloist preliminary rounds on Saturday and the spectacular Sunday night finals concert, featuring 18 of the best soloists competing in front of the 6 International Adjudicators from Australia and the USA. The 2018 NYPA Champions receive a combined Prize pool of more than $40,000.
Tickets from Regent on Broadway or Ticket Direct.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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