Lunchtime concert Wednesday 26th July, Rosa Scaffidi, Piano recital
Rosa Scaffidi, an exciting concert pianist will present a programme from the classical repertoire on the Yamaha Grand Piano at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church, Wednesday 26th July at 12.15pm
She arrived from Melbourne to settle in Taranaki in 2021 and has wowed audiences with her brilliant technique and musicianship ever since. She started on the piano at 2 and giving her first public recital at 8. She has honours and masters degrees in piano and a Fellowship from Trinity College in London.
This is a taster for her performance of Gershwin's Piano Concerto with the Taranaki Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 30th July as part of their "An American Journey" Concert.
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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73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.4% Hmm, maybe?
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9.6% 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?
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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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