'Giraffes can't Dance'
🌟 Don’t Miss the Magical New Production of Giraffes Can’t Dance! 🌟
🎭 Val Deakin Dance Centre – 306 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth | August 8–17
Step into the jungle and join us for a dazzling, heartwarming adventure as the much-loved story 'Giraffes Can’t Dance' comes to life on stage! 🦒✨ Performed in our delightfully cosy and intimate theatre, you’ll feel like you’re right there on the African plains, dancing alongside Gerald and his jungle friends.
Featuring a vibrant cast aged 5 to 75, this colourful 40-minute narrated show is packed with energy, music, quirky costumes, and lively characters that will captivate children and grown-ups alike. It’s pure joy, laughter, and inspiration from beginning to end!
🎟️ Hurry – all six Friday shows are already SOLD OUT!
Limited seats remain for these showtimes:
📅 Saturday & Sunday – August 9, 10, 16, 17
🕥 10:30am & 1:30pm
Secure your tickets now at 👉 www.valdeakindance.org.nz...
Or call 📞 06 758 0991
Tickets from just $10!
🦓💃 A delightful dance theatre experience not to be missed – book today!
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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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Taranaki, what does a town centre with better community spaces look like to you?
South Taranaki District Council is taking action after hearing calls for safer walking areas, better public spaces, and stronger connections between the town centre, river, and beach.
We’d love to hear from you: In urban centres, what does ‘people-friendly’ look like to you?
Want to hear more about the plans? You can read more here.
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