Virtuoso Strings with Jonathan Lemalu
Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings are playing the opening concert in the TE ATA Festival at Te Rauparaha in Porirua on Saturday 22nd at 2:30pm – we are singing with Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu, who has come all the way from London to sing with us!
"O Matou Malaga" – the VSO's Journey in music and video – you will be blown away by the music that these kids from East Porirua have made their own!
Tickets are cheap – only $12/$5!
www.festival.nz...
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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
Tawa Bowling Club 13 Davies Street Tawa
Tawa Bowling Club is holding a fun quiz night on Saturday 28th March. All welcome.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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