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2019 days ago

Music at the Social Studio

Rob from Island Bay

For those who missed the notice and the flyers, the Social Studio is open to anyone interested in carrying out creative activities in company rather than on their own. It is available at the Island Bay Presbyterian Church on Tuesday mornings. The organisers request a gold coin koha to cover tea, coffee, electricity and cleaning.
This last Tuesday some friends and I met there to play some acoustic music. We have each performed solo and in combos in various styles. It seems to me that this is an excellent way to celebrate New Zealand Music Month. The other folk present who were busy with their own arts and crafts (including musical instrument repair) were very appreciative of the noises we made.
There must be a lot of very talented musicians in this area and it would be great to meet others who might be free to come along on a weekday morning to share their own music.
And, who knows what might come of it...

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It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!

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Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.7% Yes
    84.7% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1604 votes