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On Thursday, the 4th April at 6pm WFS will be screening the wildly entertaining documentary about the history of LP album cover design, Squaring the Circle.
Our 8pm screening will be the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.
SQUARING THE CIRCLE
UK, 2023, Documentary, 101 mins
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On Thursday, the 4th April at 6pm WFS will be screening the wildly entertaining documentary about the history of LP album cover design, Squaring the Circle.
Our 8pm screening will be the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.
SQUARING THE CIRCLE
UK, 2023, Documentary, 101 mins
Cast: Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Peter Gabriel, Noel Gallagher and Glen Matlock.
This doco profiles the emergence of Hipgnosis, the designers behind some of the most iconic album covers in music history and interviews some of the artists they worked for.
Hipgnosis created the prism on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, the all-star jailbreak on McCartney and Wings’ Band on the Run and the kids climbing a mystical stone landscape for Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy.
Each cover would earn Hipgnosis more fans and more superstar clients and for studio founders, Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson, each new cover they designed also needed to be a little weirder than the last…
For newcomers to the history of record album cover art, this film will come as a revelation. For old-timers, it will be a much loved trip down memory lane. - Rock and Roll Globe
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.
Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.
Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on the rest of our films and screening dates for 2024.
Responding to flooding and severe weather has been expensive. Northland’s local road network has suffered approximately $89m worth of damage from at least 10 different significant weather events since July 2022.
We've worked with other Northland Councils to produce an … View moreResponding to flooding and severe weather has been expensive. Northland’s local road network has suffered approximately $89m worth of damage from at least 10 different significant weather events since July 2022.
We've worked with other Northland Councils to produce an interactive map showing repair of slips in our Region.
It shows that we have successfully restored the majority of roads in Whangārei District and are focusing on 28 remaining sites, with an estimated cost of around $10 million total. These repairs are expected to take 2 - 3 years to complete.
Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial … View moreSeven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.
Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.
Click read more for the full article.
Our Long Term Plan (LTP) sets out our budgets and work for the next ten years. From transport and water supply to playgrounds, CitySafe, stormwater and food licensing, the video below shows a quick look at how a typical day is made possible through these services.
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The… View moreOur Long Term Plan (LTP) sets out our budgets and work for the next ten years. From transport and water supply to playgrounds, CitySafe, stormwater and food licensing, the video below shows a quick look at how a typical day is made possible through these services.
📽 www.youtube.com...
The Consultation document and supporting documents are filled with details about how we operate and what we do. Find them alongside the schedule for local drop-in sessions and the Have Your Say forms on our website: www.wdc.govt.nz...
Dive into Easter streaming! Explore our top picks for movies and TV shows to enjoy this long weekend!
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About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View moreAbout 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
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Good People
On Thursday, the 28th March at 6pm WFS will be screening the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.
Our 8pm screening will be the UK Drama directed by Ken Loach, The Old Oak.
Charcoal Brazil, (English Subtitles), 2023 Comedy/Thriller, 105 mins, Rated M
In the Brazilian … View moreGood People
On Thursday, the 28th March at 6pm WFS will be screening the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.
Our 8pm screening will be the UK Drama directed by Ken Loach, The Old Oak.
Charcoal Brazil, (English Subtitles), 2023 Comedy/Thriller, 105 mins, Rated M
In the Brazilian countryside, a family straining under the financial burden of caring for their sick grandfather are quietly offered a deal. Their bills will be covered if they take in a lodger.
They agree and it seems like their prayers have been answered but they then discover their guest is a drug lord who has faked his death. The family must pretend all is okay as they work to get their old lives back.
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.
Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.
Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on the rest of our films and screening dates for 2024.
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Massive changes have been announced for disability funding. Rules have changed overnight, and restrictions enforced immediately with no warning—those with severely disabled children. Mums and dads are on duty 24/7 and looking after dependent children; these people are the first target.
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Our … View moreMassive changes have been announced for disability funding. Rules have changed overnight, and restrictions enforced immediately with no warning—those with severely disabled children. Mums and dads are on duty 24/7 and looking after dependent children; these people are the first target.
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Our government targeting the weakest in society for cuts. Just nasty
Now, MSD is going to target give-a-little pages supporting sick people.
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This is going to lead to more suicides, poverty-related crime, and more desperation.
More learning disabled in jail.
I have this radical idea called early intervention, which involves teaching children to read and write in schools, not jails.
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I wrote about disabled people and marginalisation, and here is my book titled.
Disabled People and Marginalisation in New Zealand: A Comprehensive Analysis by Glen McMillan
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Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork, using our Resene paint-by-numbers colour palette. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Saturday 11th May 2024 at the St Johns Golden Church on Kamo Road, Whangarei.
Doors open at 9am until about 3pm. No entry fee.
Three stamp dealers will be present, keen and eager to see what you have to sell, or sell to you to help with your collection.
Refreshments available. Children's … View moreSaturday 11th May 2024 at the St Johns Golden Church on Kamo Road, Whangarei.
Doors open at 9am until about 3pm. No entry fee.
Three stamp dealers will be present, keen and eager to see what you have to sell, or sell to you to help with your collection.
Refreshments available. Children's corner to help our young stamp collectors make a start or build their collection. This is just such a wonderful hobby, helps with reading, writing, knowing the world, dexterity, and so much more.
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