Save the date! Kowhai Art & Craft's "An Art-Full Weekend" Nov 10 - 12
Local artists and makers spanning ceramics, print-making, book-makers, leather work, glass work, weaving and more over three days at the Matakana Community Hall from Friday - Sunday, Nov 10 - 12th. An excellent opportunity to support creativity in your community and get your Xmas shopping done all in one place! Thanks also to our wonderful sponsors for the awesome raffle prizes (see list below). See you there!
Grateful for community support from:
Matakana Cinemas
A2 Logistics
Creative New Zealand
New World
Brick Bay
Runner Duck Estate
Heron's Flight Estate
Aqua Works
Morris & James
Sculptureum
Trio Soy Candles
If you'd like to support this event please email media@kac.nz or come along and buy stuff!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
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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73.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.2% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53% Yes
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47% No
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