Looking forward to another busy year ahead! š¤©š§”
A quick overview of what was accomplished in 2019 with your support.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Dig the rhythms, East FM, Saturday from midday...
Taylor Griffin is an original Groove Guy and known in the east (as well as other places) and with it being an exciting time for him, with the release of his debut EP, In Green, heās the featured artist on tomorrowās Sheāll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, midday to 4pm (NZ time, April 27) on East FM.
In Green eloquently and dynamically represents jazz in the now, and future, beautifully and thoughtfully expressed by musicians of the highest order. Theyāre mates, too.
Taylor Griffin, as his press department writes, āis a new and emerging artist, drummer and producer from TÄmaki Makaurau / Aucklandā.
In Green reached No. 9 in the NZ Album Charts, and got to No. 5 in the Top 10 Albums in Independent Music NZ. Itās co-produced and mixed by master musician Nathan Haines.
āIn Green EP represents a large body of work that began its life during Taylorās time at Auckland University, where he studied jazz under internationally renowned musicians including Ron Samsom, Chris OāConnor, Roger Manins, Oli Holland, and Kevin Field.ā
The EP was written and produced after the third lockdown. āAnd represents a shift in the way forward, in light of modern and global changes. In Green EP explores modern jazz through the lexicon of heavy grooves and Latin flavours with tasteful and lush sounds masterfully mixed in.ā
Taylor recently returned from London where heās begun recording new music for a later release (full-length album), āwith the legendary Kiwi expat Dave Holmes at Lightship 95. In doing so heās collaborated with London based artists such as Arjuna Oakes, Rudi Creswick (bass player for Tom Misch), Pluum, Dylan Jones and Ben Vize.ā
In Green EP credits:
Written and produced by Taylor Griffin. Co-produced and mixed by Nathan Haines at Zoot Music. Taylor Griffin, drums, percussion, vocals. Nathan Haines, flute, soprano saxophone. Rachel Clarke, vocals. Saia Folau, vocals. Leo McMenamin, keyboards. Michal Martyniuk, Rhodes, synths. Guy Harrison, trumpet, synths. Charlie Isdale, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute. Geoff Ong, guitar, bass. Robert Picot, guitar. Joseph Corban-Banks, session engineer at The Groove Suite studio. Neil Baldock, drum mixing engineer at Zoot Music. Distributed through Bigpop Records. Mastered by Clinton McCreery at Bambu Music, London.
taylorsgrooves.bandcamp.com...
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Sheāll Be Right - itās all about the vibe; itās all about the groove. Providing a platform for NZ music and performing artists to exhibit their talents since ages ago. Ka pai. ā PJ
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.