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2016 days ago

Interior painting and wallpaper hanging

Fiona from Karori

We are quoting now for interior painting and wallpaper stripping and hanging. We discount for winter. If you have a project in mind, give us a call and we can provide a free quote. www.paintersinc.co.nz...

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2016 days ago

Alex’s Adventures in Masterland

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Celebrating New Zealand music
Wednesday 29 May 2019
5.30pm - 6.30pm
National Library Tiakiwai Auditorium, Cnr Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon


Collecting original hi-fidelity sources
Popular music has become a major focus of music archiving around the world during recent decades. … View more
Celebrating New Zealand music
Wednesday 29 May 2019
5.30pm - 6.30pm
National Library Tiakiwai Auditorium, Cnr Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon


Collecting original hi-fidelity sources
Popular music has become a major focus of music archiving around the world during recent decades. Public institutions and community-organised archives alike have recognised the value of collecting, for instance, ephemera, instruments and artefacts, recordings, and oral history.

In this talk, Michael Brown discusses recent experiences at the Alexander Turnbull Library around collecting of master recordings: the original hi-fidelity sources of commercial releases. The talk concentrates mainly on the Viking and Ode record labels, who have been progressively donating their master tapes to the Library’s Archive of New Zealand Music. Each collection contains different types of “masters” – production masters, copy masters, outtakes, field recordings, etc. – along with accompanying documentation. The Library has developed a new acquisition model around these collections, in which audio digitisation serves both the Library’s preservation mandate and the labels’ own needs.

Historical insights into music production in New Zealand
Given the effort required to preserve such magnetic-tape media, the question can be asked: what is the value of masters for researchers and future generations? These recordings in fact provide numerous historical insights into music production in New Zealand. The quality of the master audio, meanwhile, which considerably exceeds that of the original releases, can serve as a primary source for phonomusicological study as well as enabling re-release via online digital platforms.

About the speaker
Dr Michael Brown is Curator, Music at the Alexander Turnbull Library (part of the National Library of New Zealand). His publications include the co-edited volume Searches for Tradition: Essays on New Zealand Music, Part and Present, published in 2017 by Victoria University Press.


Image: Master tapes from the Flying Nun Records collection, Alexander Turnbull Library. Photo: Mark Beatty.

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2016 days ago

Ferndale open this weekend!

Ferndale

Hi neighbours. You're invited to spend time at Ferndale this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday, May 18th & 19th, 1-4 pm.

Ferndale is just minutes from Waikanae Beach, village, and expressway. Walk to the iconic pool and parklands, multiple transport links to the city.

We have beautiful… View more
Hi neighbours. You're invited to spend time at Ferndale this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday, May 18th & 19th, 1-4 pm.

Ferndale is just minutes from Waikanae Beach, village, and expressway. Walk to the iconic pool and parklands, multiple transport links to the city.

We have beautiful new homes, move in ready. Land and house packages available. See show homes and the last few remaining sections.

All on show this weekend! Don't miss the opportunity to secure your place.
Learn more

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2016 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2017 days ago

Dog walking

Kerry from Ngaio

Ngaio and surrounds. Book a 30 mins dog walk for $25 and I will keep your pooch out for an hour. If your dog doesn’t have a recall we will do leash walking and if your dog has good recall we will work with your dog to the point where can can do off leash adventures. Email me … View moreNgaio and surrounds. Book a 30 mins dog walk for $25 and I will keep your pooch out for an hour. If your dog doesn’t have a recall we will do leash walking and if your dog has good recall we will work with your dog to the point where can can do off leash adventures. Email me allaboutpets@xtra.co.nz or call/text 02108590740.

Price: $25

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2017 days ago

School trustee elections

Elena from Ngaio

It’s time to step forward for our schools! Nominations are now open for school board trustees. Nominate yourself or someone you know and step forward for our schools. Learn more at trustee-elections.co.nz.

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2018 days ago

Unwanted computer technician calls

Charlotte from Khandallah

Several more calls this week - the latest this afternoon was a technician (unsure of gender) who said he/she was from a company in Auckland and my computer had a fault. I just acted dumb and stupid this time - on and on I went - in the end it said I should find and take my my pills! Ha ha. … View moreSeveral more calls this week - the latest this afternoon was a technician (unsure of gender) who said he/she was from a company in Auckland and my computer had a fault. I just acted dumb and stupid this time - on and on I went - in the end it said I should find and take my my pills! Ha ha. Happy to waste your time!

2017 days ago

Linden Bridge reopen

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Linden Bridge was reopened yesterday after detailed investigations confirmed it could be kept open while further strengthening is undertaken.

Since Christmas, Greater Wellington Regional Council engineers have been investigating the strength of the bridge, as well as ground conditions.

Due … View more
The Linden Bridge was reopened yesterday after detailed investigations confirmed it could be kept open while further strengthening is undertaken.

Since Christmas, Greater Wellington Regional Council engineers have been investigating the strength of the bridge, as well as ground conditions.

Due to the nature of the investigation and the timeframes required to process permits and find appropriate times to enter the live rail corridor, it has taken several months to be able to gather this information safely.

Yesterday Greater Wellington received a report saying the bridge was safe to be reopened to the public, however additional strengthening efforts will be ongoing. It is expected the bridge can remain open through the majority of these works.

Greater Wellington thanks the pubic for their patience while the bridge was closed.

2017 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2017 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
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