2133 days ago

One of New Zealand’s leading accompanists, Francis Cowan needs no introduction to Waikato music audiences -

Jenni Murphy-Scanlon from PACT (Performing Arts Community Trust)

So we are delighted to announce that Francis is accompanying vocalist Cecily Shaw, in A Walk in Hamilton Gardens in the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival 2020!

Francis has been a significant figure in Hamilton’s musical scene since moving here in 1994. A former Director of Music at both Southwell School and St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton, he now carries out a busy schedule of performance as Piano Accompanist for the University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music. A choral conductor as well as pianist, Francis served as Assistant Conductor of the Hamilton Civic Choir for many years.

Make sure you book now to get your seat at this special peformance - there is only one! Details and booking at premier.ticketek.co.nz...

#classicalmusic #hgaf2020

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 11.8% Yes!
    11.8% Complete
1020 votes
20 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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