WFS screenings this Thursday 8th July
Good people
We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.
Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
Cast: Birar Grace Smith, Rachel House, Miriama Smith.
Director: Ainsley Gardner
Orphaned Mata believes she has no whanau. Back home on the land, educated Makareta flees an arranged marriage to study law and begin the long search for her missing cousin.
Thursday July 8th at 8pm
Percy Vs. Goliath (2020, Canada, Drama, Rated M, 99 mins)
Cast: Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff, Luke Kirby. Director: Clark Johnson.
Percy, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant who accuses him of using their patented seeds. With no time or money to go to court, Percy joins forces with an up-and-coming lawyer and an environmental activist for a legal battle that leads to the Supreme Court.
Some Choice News!
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!
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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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.7% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
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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