Focuson Manawatū
We’reproudtosharethat PalmerstonNorthis nowofficiallypartofthe WorldHealthOrganisation’sGlobal NetworkforAge-friendlyCities andCommunities!Thisrecognition placesusamongaglobalgroupof townsandcitiesworkingtomake lifebetterforpeopleastheyage, andthat’ssomethingtrulyworth celebrating.
HereinPalmy,we’realready turningthiscommitmentinto action.OurdedicatedAgeFriendly ActionPlanisguidingarangeof newinitiativestailoredtosupport olderpeopleinourcommunity. Theseinclude‘Let’sGetMoving’, aprogrammerunwithSport Manawatūtoencourageseniors
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tostayactive;the‘AgeFriendly BusinessProgramme’,which celebrateslocalbusinessesthat areinclusiveandwelcomingto allages;and‘DucksinaRow’,a workshopseriesco-hostedwith THINKHauoratohelppeopleplan confidentlyforretirementand laterlife.We’dlovetoseeyouor someoneyouknowtakepart.Keep aneyeonourwebsiteforupdates andopportunitiestogetinvolved.
Localelectionsarecomingsoon October’slocalelectionsareyour opportunitytoshapethefutureof ourcity.You’llbevotingforboth theMayorandourCityCouncillors, andtherewillalsobeareferendum onMāorirepresentation,where you’lldecidewhethertoretainor
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removetheTePūaoMāoriward. Tohelpyoumakeaninformed vote,our2025Pre-ElectionReport isnowavailable.Itprovidesinsight intothekeyissuesfacingPalmy.It outlinesthecity’scurrentfinancial position,andhowyourratesfund essentialprojectsandservices.It’s aneasyreadandmayhelpyou framequestionsforcandidates overthecomingmonths.Read itonlineatwww.pncc.govt.nz/ elections
Whilewe’reonthetopicof elections:thiscolumnisusually fromourMayor.However, duringtheelectionperiod,all communicationisfromthe organisationasawhole,not individualcouncillorsortheMayor. Thisensuresneutralityandfairness forallcandidates.
Fundingboostforlocal performingartists
Applicationsareopenfor theArtsHearteducational developmentfund.Ifyou’rea performerorknowatalentedlocal artist,grantsofupto$5,000are availableforworkshops,mentoring, orskillsdevelopment.Applyviaour websiteby5pm,Friday22August.
Parks,policy,andyoursay Palmyhasover170parksand reserves.We’verecentlydrafted anewGeneralPolicyReserve
ManagementPlan.Nobigchanges, butitmakesourapproachclearer andmoreconsistent.Itcovers thingslikecommunitygardens, signage,leasingtocommunity groups,managingheritagesites, andworkingwithmanawhenua. Yourfeedbackiswelcomebefore theendofAugust.Headtoour websitetoreadthedraftandshare yourthoughts.
RememberingHiroshimaand Nagasaki80yearson
ThisAugustmarks80years sincetheatomicbombingsof HiroshimaandNagasaki.Tohonour thissolemnanniversary,oursister cityMiharaisfeaturedinamoving exhibition,‘RememberingforPeace –80YearsOnfromtheAtomic Bomb’,attheCentralLibraryfrom 5to31August.Withpowerful photosandsurvivorstories,it’s atimelyreminderofthehuman costofwarandtheimportanceof peace.
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AFamily-RunDestination RedefiningTradition
Just15minutesfromPalmerstonNorth,CountryRoadHigh TeainKairanga,downOrouaRoad,isquicklybecomingone oftheregion’smostsought-afterexperiences.
byShonaLingham
Thisfamily-runventure combinesruralcharmwithan elegantdiningatmosphere, creatingauniqueandmemorable outingforguestsofallages.
Highteahaslongbeenassociated withdaintysandwichesand femininegatherings,butCountry RoadHighTeaischangingthat perception.“Wewantedtocreatea modern,inclusiveexperience,”says founderTanyaWatson,formerCEO ofWatsonRealEstate.Alongside herdaughtersNicoleMills,Steph Gadsby,anddaughter-in-lawand headchefKelseyUpson,TheTeam hascraftedadestinationwhere everyonefeelswelcome.We’veseen moreandmoremenattending,and we’reexcitedtointroduceaFather’s Dayspecialwithsometastymenu changestocatertoawiderpalate.
Oneofthestandoutofferingsis the“LittleLuxe”HighTea,specially designedfor12to15-year-olds. Thisthoughtfuladditionallows younggueststoenjoyagrown-up experiencewithamenutailored totheirtastes.“It’sachance forgrandparents,parents,and kidstocreatespecialmemories together,”saysTanya.Whether it’sagrandmotherbringingher granddaughteroradadsharing qualitytimewithhisson,LittleLuxe HighTeaencouragesfamiliesto connectinarelaxed,screen-free setting.
Servedonathree-tieredstand whichisladenwithaneverchangingassortmentofsavoury andsweetdelights.Pictureherbinfusedeggsandwicheswith hamandvibrantmicrogreens,or
Moroccan-spicedlamblayeredwith velvetypumpkinpureeandazingy harissa-lemonmayo.Chouxbites oftarragonchickendanceonyour tongue,whilehandmadeeggand caramelisedoniontartswithtomato andgoat’sfeta,meltinyourmouth. Thesweetsareequallyimpressive, withgoldenscones,macarons, lemonpistachiofriands,chocolate brownieswithsilkyganache,and raspberrycarameldelights. Whatsetsthisexperienceapart isthepersonaltouch.Everydishis freshlymadeon-siteeachday,with loveandattentiontodetail.The
familyworkstogethertoensure guestsreceivenotjustexceptional food,butalsoawarm,welcoming atmospherethatmakesthemfeel rightathome.
Foranyonelookingtocelebrate, reconnectwithlovedones,or simplyenjoyaleisurelylunchin beautifulsurroundings,Country RoadHighTeaisamust-visit.
Bookingsareessential.Visit www.countryroadhightea.co.nz
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Vinok-ThePalmerstonNorth UkrainianDanceGroup
Vinok,theonlyUkrainiandancegroupinNewZealand, formedin2022withthestartofthisterriblewar.
Ouraimistoshowand celebrateUkraine’sunique cultureandshowitsspirit andstrength.
Since2022wehavesupported Ukrainianhumanitarianfundraising andcommunityeffortsandalso performedinawidevarietyof communityeventssuch asFestivalofCultures, WorldonStage.The WhanganuiFestival ofCulturalUnity,The PolishChildren’s reunionatPahīatua, andinWellington fortheUkrainian Community IndependenceDay celebrationsandfor thePolishChristmas Market.
Kopytko.
Forthisconcertweshowthe fullrepertoireofworkwehave developedover3yearsandwork withlocalartists.RobEdwardsisa photographerandfilmmakerwho hassteadfastlysupporteddancein PalmerstonNorthbymakingsome beautifulshortdance films.Welovehiswork anditisgreattobe abletoshowit withinourevent.
Weareanall-femalegroup andcompriseoflocalUkrainians andtheirsupporters.
OurnameVinok,comesfromthe beautifultraditionalheaddresses wornbyUkrainianwomen.They symbolisebeauty,traditionand love.Wehavequiteavariety ofVinoktoshowaspartofour variouscostumes.
Ourteacherandchoreographer isTaniaKopytko.Thedancersare OlgaDubyntska,TaniaShymko, YuliiaPogorniats,Natasha Zharkova,VikaMcGovernandTania
ItwasRobwho introducedusto TaraDickinsona fashioncreative whomakes clothesfrom vintagefabricand byrepurposing clothestogivethem anewlife.Someofher creationsforthisshowhave comefromourcostumes.
Wewanttogiveouraudiencea heart-warmingshowforthemidst ofwinter.
Sunday3August,at3pmat theGlobeTheatre,MainStreet, PalmerstonNorth Comeandwarmyourheartswitha verydifferentculturalexchange! Doorsales,orbookattheGlobe Theatreboxoffice,oronlinecontact: TaniaKopytko,0276310105 taniakopytko@gmail.com
ThismonthI’mpleasedtosharea fewupdatesonthepracticalstepsour Governmentistakingtoreducecosts andbringcommonsensebackinto someeverydayareas.
Firstup,thousandsofquality overseasbuildingproducts–including plasterboard,claddingsystems, externaldoorsandwindows–have beengiventhegreenlightforNew Zealandconstruction,endingcostly monopoliesonthesmallnumberof productscurrentlyused.
Thisisabigwinforbuildersand foranyonewantingtogetahome built.Itcurrentlycostsaround50% moretobuildastandalonehome inNewZealandthanitdoesin Australia–whichisoutrageous.Take plasterboardforexample,oursissome ofthemostexpensiveintheworld–wepay38%morethanAustralia,47% morethantheUK,and67%morethan theUSforthesameproducts.Thisis justthebeginningofourworktoopen thedoortomorebuildingproducts, lowerthecostofhomesandturbo chargetheconstructionsector.
We’realsotakingacommonsense approachtoanotherissuethat’s becomeaneverydayfrustration–local councils’excessiveuseofroadcones.
We’veallseenit.Asingleroad repairbeingguardedbyakilometreof cones.Itcausesdriversunnecessary delays,createscongestionandwastes taxpayers’money.Theprevious governmentspentawhopping $786millionoftaxpayers’moneyon temporarytrafficmanagementinjust threeyears.TransportMinisterChris Bishopisrighttocalltimeonthisone. Byrequiringcouncilstoadopta
risk-basedapproach,we’llseemore sensibleuseoftemporarytraffic managementonlocalroads-keeping roadworkersandotherssafe,ata morereasonablecosttoratepayers. Finally–awinforshoppers.We’re scrappingthosesneakysurchargesat thecheckout.Whetheryou’repaying forfuel,aloafofbread,oracoffeeon thego,thoselittlefeesaddup.Some familiesarelosinghundredsofdollars ayearjustincardsurcharges.
Thisisapracticalchangethatwill makelifeeasierandisexpected tosaveKiwisaround$65million inexcessivesurchargefees.That’s moneyyoucankeeporputtowards otherthings.
Italsolevelstheplayingfieldfor smallbusinesses.Interchangefees, whichmakeupmostofthecost retailersfacewhenacceptingcard payments,arealreadybeingreduced. Thatgivessmallbusinessesafairer deal,andmoreroomtoabsorb paymentcostswithoutneedingto passthemon.
I’mproudtobepartofateam rollingupoursleevesandgetting stuckin.Asalways,I’llcontinueto advocateforthemightyRangitīkei’s prioritiesasworkcontinues. Tokeepuptodatewithmoreof what’shappeninginWellingtonandin theelectorate,followmeatfacebook. com/suzeredmaynemporinstagram. com/suzeredmaynerangitikei.
Ifyouhavesomethingtodiscuss, pleaseemailmeat: Suze.RedmayneMP@parliament.govt.nz orgivemyFeildingofficeacallon 063237253.
“PlantMyBerm”Project
PalmerstonNorth,4July2025
—Anewgrassrootsinitiativeis transformingPalmerstonNorth’s urbanstreetsintostormwater spongesandbiodiversecorridors— onebermatatime.PlantMyBerm, launchedbythemother-daughter teambehindPalmyHomegrown, hasofficiallykickedoffwithsupport fromHorizonsRegionalCouncil’s CommunityClimateResponseFund.
Theprojectoffersfreenative gardeninstallationsoneligible
residentialberms(thegrassystrip betweenfootpathandroad),with theaimofincreasingstormwater absorption,reducingfloodrisk,and creatinghabitatfornativepollinators acrossthecity.
“Thisisaboutbuildingspongecity infrastructurefromthegroundup,” saysprojectfounderKaydeeZabelin. “Eachplantedbermimprovesour city’sabilitytoabsorbheavyrain andsupportbiodiversitythatinturn supportslocalfoodproduction.
Bringingbrightnesstohiddendisabilities
Globally,1in7peoplelive withadisability.Whilesome experienceadisabilitythatis visible,manyhavenon-visible conditionsorexperiencea combinationofboth.
Thesedisabilitiescanbe temporary,situational, orpermanent.Theycan beneurological,cognitive, neurodevelopmental,physical,visual, auditory,sensory,respiratoryora chronichealthcondition.Anyone ofthesethingscandramatically impactthemobilityorprocessingof aperson’sinteractions.
MDCisbloomingawarenessfor hiddendisabilitiesthroughSunflower lanyards.UsedacrossNewZealand
organisationslikemajorairports,Air NewZealand,ANZandParliament, wearingasunflowerintheform ofalanyardorpin,indicatesthat thepersonwearingitmayneed moretime,support,help,orjusta littlemoreunderstanding.“It’sa discreetbutvisualcuetohelpshare awarenessandunderstanding,” AndrewLeighton,MDC’sSafetyand WellbeingAdvisorexplains.
AsManawatūDistrictCouncil continuouslyevaluateswaysto improveitsservicelevels,“itwas aneasyintegrationtocreatea furtherlevelofaccessibilityforour residents,”tellsLeighton.Lanyards orpinsareavailablefromreception andareencouragedtobeworn whileclientsarewithinCouncil facilities.Theyarethentobe
TheRangitīkeiispartofwhoIam.It’swher wefarmandraisedourfamily.Iamproudto beyourlocalMP.
Pleasecontactmeforadvocacyservices,individua assistance,oraccesstotheparliamentaryprocess.
Connectwithme:
Suze.RedmayneMP@parliament.govt.nz•06323725 51FergussonStreet,Feilding suzeredmaynempsuzeredmaynerangitikei
AuthorisedbySRedmayne,ParliamentBuildings,Wgtn.
We’reoptimisinglittle-usedlandthat isjustsittingthereinaverycosteffectiveway.”
PlantMyBermisbuiltonasimple butscalablemodel:
•Residentssignuponlinefora freebermplanting,withoptional edibleplantupgrades
•Theprojectteamconductsasite visitandprovidesachoiceoftwo custom,low-maintenancenative gardendesigns
•Acommunityplantingeventis held
Theprojectaimstoplant200 bermsoverthenextthreeyears, withreal-timetrackingonalive digitalmapshowingprogress towardaspongecityatasuburb level.
returnedforotherstoutilise.
Althoughanewinitiativetothe ManawatūDistrict,MDCencourages otherstojoinintobuildthe awarenessthatwhensomeone isseenwearingasunflowerin thecommunity,morepeoplewill understandtheimportantmeaning behindit.
Theprojecthasreceivedagrant fromHorizonsRegionalCouncil’s CommunityClimateResponse Fund,akeyenablerthatensures theprojectremainsfreetoresidents whiledeliveringmeaningful environmentaloutcomes.
“It’scommunityclimateaction initsmostaccessibleform,”says Zabelin.“Onebermonitsownhas asmallimpact,butmanyberms transformedleadstocumulative impactacrossthecitythatmakesa differenceinwaterabsorption,urban cooling,andpollinatorpathways.”
PlantMyBermiscurrently acceptingapplicationsfrom residentsacrossPalmerstonNorth forthefirstfiftygardens.Theproject isalsoseekingpartnershipswith schools,neighbourhoodgroups,and businessesinterestedinsponsoring plantingsorparticipatinginplanting events.
Tosignuporlearnmore,visit: www.plantmyberm.org
THENAPIER ESCAPE
PalmerstonNorthCityLibrary
Checkoutthecoolthings happeningatPalmerston NorthCityLibraryin August.Popinandsayhi, takepartinanactivity,or justrelaxinacosyspot.
AugustisAotearoaFamilyHistory monthatthelibrary.Thisyear wehaveaspecialfocuson learninghowtosharefamilystories (includingpublication).Inaddition,you cancomealongtomoviescreenings, sharefamilytraditionsandtreasures, attendtalksandlearnaboutfreetools touseonyourgenealogyjourney.Find outaboutallthewonderfulresources, andmaybeyou’llbeinspiredto researchyourownfamilyhistory.The Heritageareaonthesecondfloorof theCentralLibraryistheplacetogo withallyourlocalhistoryquestions. Staffcanhelpyouwithfindingbooks onAotearoaandthePacificIslands, accessingtheonlinelocalhistory repositoryManawatūHeritage,andyou canalsoaccessPalmerstonNorth’s councilandcommunityarchiveshere (TheIanMathesonCityArchives).
WanttolearntospeaktereoMāori inafun,relaxedenvironment?The Libraryhasacoupleofinitiativesthat areagreatwaytogetstarted.Kōrero KawherunseveryWednesdayfrom 10-11amintheOrouaRoomonthe groundfloorofCentralLibrary.Aimed atadultswantingtobuildconfidence tokōreroMāori,KōreroKawheis abilingualspace,withresources availabletohelpyou,butyoucan alsobringalonganythingyoumay
wanttopractice.Relaxwithakawhe (coffee)andbuildyourkōreroskills inarelaxedenvironment.Ifmusic ismoreyourthing,there’saweekly waiatasessioncalledManuHāpaiat CentralonTuesdayfrom12–12:30pm. Singingmakeslearningthereoeasier, andthere’salovelygroupofpeopleto hangoutwithwhileyoudoit.
Frustratedwithyourphone? Strugglingtolistentoafreelibrary e-audiobook?TheCityLibraryoffers third-partyhelpwithdigitaldevices, websitesandapps.Youcanbooka one-on-onedigitalhelpsession–just letusknowwhatyouneedhelpwith whenyoumakethebooking.There arealsofreepubliccomputersateach location,andatCentralthere’sastaff memberonhandtogiveassistance.
DyingMattersWeekisonagain atthestartofSeptember.Activities duringtheweekaimtoraise awarenessandconnectpeoplewith resources,information,servicesand advicetobeginwhatcanoftenbe verychallengingconversations.The organisationbehindtheinitiative,Go WithGrace,supportspeopletobetter understandandpreparefordying andfeelempoweredtoputend-of-life planninginplace.
NationalPoetryDayisonAugust 22,andwe’reexcitedtoannounce thatWhitiHereakaandPeataLarkin willbepayingavisittoCentral Library.HereakaandLarkinrecently collaboratedonthebook“YouAre Here”,whichisbasedontheFibonacci sequence.Followingtheirtalk,there’ll beamulticulturalopenmicpoetry session.Bringapoemandbepart oftheoccasion!Thenextday,Whiti
Hereakawillrunawritingworkshop, opentoalllevels,andit’sfree!And laterthatday,joinustolaunch“Cats Can’tLove”bylocalpoetArmelle Donaldson.
PopalongeverysecondTuesdayfor totheSecondFloorofCentralLibrary, 1-4pm,forOperationWrappedin
Remembrance.Knit,weaveorcrochet ascarfforaveteran,toletthemknow theyhaven’tbeenforgotten.Bring yourownyarn,knittingneedlesor crochetinghook.
Youcanfindopenhours,locations, what’son,andmoreatwww.citylibrary. pncc.govt.nz
JohnBertrandCollectablesBuying inManawatu,PalmerstonNorth &FeildingWednesday20
&Thursday21August
Onceagain,thegoldandcollectablesbuyersfrom WellingtoncompanyJohnBertrandCollectablesare visitingManawatuinmid-August.MrTonyGrantfrom thecompanysays,“Ifyouaredownsizingorwanting todisposeofthingsbecausetheynolongerserveany purposetoyouoryourfamilybringthemin”.“This willbeagreatopportunitytohaveanyitemsyou wanttosellassessedbyourbuyers”saidMrGrant. ParticularlywantedareGoldandSilver(inanyofits forms)andCollectablessuchas Coins,Banknotes,WarMedals, OldWind-upWatchesandother interestingSmallCollectables.
“Wearekeenbuyers, especiallyoftheitemsinthelist below”saidMrGrant.“Nothing istoosmallforour consideration.Wearejustas happybuying1itemasweare buying1,000items”hesaid. ThebuyerswillbeinManawatu inmid-August.(seedetails below).AsTonyGrantpoints out“Ifyouareindoubtabout anyitemsyoumaywishtosell, bringthemalongforaninstant appraisal.”
MrAnthony(Tony) W.Grant
FellowoftheRoyalNumismaticSociety ofNewZealandIncorporated DirectorandBuyer JohnBertrand(Collectables)Ltd AuthoroftheJohnBertrand NZCoin&BanknoteCatalogue
Gold&Silver AtNearRecord Prices
Duringthese uncertaintimes wehaveseenasharp increaseinthepriceof preciousmetals.ThegoldpriceinNew Zealandisatnearrecordlevelssogather upallyourunwanteditemsandtakethem alongtothebuyers.TonyGrantsays“Wecan buyoldgolditemsinallforms,including Jewellery(Rings,Chains,Broochesetc), Coins(Sovereignsandthelike),Alluvial (RiverGold),virtuallyanything,even GoldTeeth!WealsoneedallSterlingSilver includingCups,TeaServices,Cutleryand OldCoins”hesaid.
TInterestingSmall CollectablesWanted
hebuyersfromJohnBertrand (Collectables) Ltd,visitingManawatu inmid-Augustarehappytolookatany interestingitems,forexamplevintage pocketandwristwatchessuchas Rolex, Men’sOmega,Breitlingandgoldwatches etc.Alsowanted,pre1950’spicture postcards,MaoriandPacificartefacts,old fountainpensandothersmallantiqueor historicalitems.
“Ifyouhavesomethingunusualwhich youwouldliketosell,pleasebringitinto oneofourvenues,wewouldlikethe chancetoatleasthavealookatit”said TonyGrant,buyerfortheCompany.“We willconsideranythingwhichmaybeof interesttoacollector”hesaid.
SomeBigDollarsinEarlyBanknotes
EarlyNewZealandBanknotesdated before1932arecurrentlyfetching bigmoney!ThisisaccordingtoMrTony Grant,authorofthe JohnBertrandNew ZealandCoin &BanknoteCatalogue MrGrantisinManawatuinmid-August onabuyingtripforJohnBertrand (Collectables)Ltdandwouldbevery keentoseeanyoftheseissues.“Wewill payatleast$300foranyundamagedTen ShillingorOnePoundbanknotefroma
NewZealandtradingbankdated1932or before.
Denominationsoffivepoundsand higherwouldbeworthfrom$700.“Any banknotedatedpriorto1900wouldbe worthatleast$1000”saidMrGrant. AlsopurchasedareanyReserveBank ofNewZealandpre-decimalissues, especially50Poundnotes.Alloverseas banknotesarealsowanted,especially earlyPacificIslandissues.
CollectorsNeedWarMedals Currently,throughoutNZandtheworldthereisabig demandbycollectorsforwarmedals.Thesecoverall warsrightthroughfromtheNewZealandLandWarsandthe BoerWar,totheFirstandSecondWorldWarsandthelater KoreaandVietnamconflicts.NewZealandServicemenand WomenfirstservedoverseasintheBoerWarinSouthAfrica around1900andthewarmedalsawardedforthisserviceare neededbythebuyers,asareanyotherMedalsfromearly NewZealandandtheNewZealandWars. GeneralservicemedalsfromboththeFirstandSecond WorldWarswillalsobepurchased,butascanbeimagined thesewereawardedinfairlylargenumbers.“Ifagroup ofmedalshasanyspecialawardforbraverysuchasthe MilitaryMedal,MilitaryorFlyingCrossorothermedalsfor DistinguishedConductorMeritoriousService,thesecan addgreatvaluetoagroup”statedMrTonyGrant,buyerfor JohnBertrand(Collectables)Ltd.“Manyfamilieshaveold medals,somedatingbacktoearlyImperialdays,thatthey arenotsurewhattodowith.Thesearebetteroffinthehands ofcollectorswhowilllookafterthem.Wewillbehappyto lookatanywarmedalswhatsoever,justbringtheminto venues”hesaid.
OldCoinsCanTossUpaRarity
Doyouhaveabunchofoldcoinssittingaroundinyour drawersandcupboards?Youjustneverknowwhat raritiesmaybelurkingthere.TheadvicefromTonyGrant fromJohnBertrand(Collectables)Limitedisto“bring theminandletushavealook”.“Noneedtosortanything outjustbringthemin‘asis’andpleasedon’tcleanthem! Wecangothroughcoinaccumulationsandcollections fairlyquickly”hesaid.Thebuyersareparticularlykeen tobuypre1946NewZealandSilverCoinsforatleast20 timestheirfacevalue(moreforquantity).“Inanyevent wewillbuyAllCoins,”saidMrGrant.
ManawatūartistJonnyKan launchesintothefutureviaFeilding!
Describedbysomeasa futurist,avisionary,and byhimselfasanoracle, Manawatū-basedartist JonnyKanchannelshis imaginationintodazzling visionsofthefuture.
Kan’scurrentexhibitionattheCoach HouseMuseuminFeildingdepicts Manawatūintheyear9999AD,a timewhenKanforeseeshumansbuilding diplomacywithalienspeciesanditwill bepossibletotraveltoMarsforaday trip.
Hisartiscreatedthrougha combinationofpyrographyandvibrant colourspaintedonoffcutsofwood. Creditingachildhoodheadinjurywith thegiftofapowerfulimagination, creativityandyouthfulenthusiasm,Kanis inspiredbyhisvisionsofafuturewhere StarTrekmeets“BacktotheFuture” andtransporttranscendsgravity.“It’sall todowithmyimagination”,heexplains, “it’slikesometimesIcanactuallypicture coloursandpicturethebuildingsand thenIjustdrawitfromthere.”The exhibitionfeaturesbrilliantthreedimensional,multi-colouredcityscapes, cabinetsdisplayingmeticulously decoratedwoodenoffcuts,andashort filmdepictinginterviewswithKanand fellowartistsatSnailsArtist-runSpace.
Kan’sartisticjourneybeganin intermediateschool,wherehefirst encounteredpyrographyinwoodworking class.Thismethodofburningpatterns onwoodwithaheated‘pen’sparked hiscreativeinstinctsandhasledtoa passionateandprolificartisticcareer.A previouswinnerintheIHCartawards, Kanhasheldmultipleexhibitionsinlocal PalmerstonNorthgalleriessuchasSnails andSquareEdgeandinWellington, holdinganexhibitionatThistleHallin 2023.Havingachievedlocalacclaim,Kan iskeentosethissightsfurtherafieldand breakintointernationalmarkets.
TheexhibitionrunsattheCoachHouse MuseuminFeildingthroughuntil15 August.Kanisalsoworkingtowardsan exhibitioninSquareEdgeinPalmerston NorthinMarch2026.
26YearOld’sBrain CancerJourneywith theCancerSociety
Haveyoueverhadtotellsomeonetheyhavecancer? Nowimagineifthatpersonwasyourownchild,onlyinher twenties.That’swhatKiwimumRachelfaced—tellingher daughterPaigeshehadcancer.
ThisDaffodilDay,familieslike Rachel’sneedyourhelpmore thanever.Yoursupportmakes life-savingcancerresearchand crucialcarepossibleforeveryKiwi whoneedsit.
“Iwasintheofficeatworkwhen theycalledme.Iremembertryingto writedownwhattheyweretelling me,feelingsooverwhelmed.After Isatoutside,andIjustcriedand cried.ButthehardestthingI’veever hadtodoinmylifewastellPaige. Sittingonthatbed,tryingtotell mydaughterthatshehadstage3 braincancer...Paigejustscreamed, uncontrollablyscreamed,andsodid I.Sodidmyhusband.
Wejustsatthereholdingeach otheronthebed,justscreaming.”–Rachel ItstartedinApril,withPaige experiencingastrangelackof sensationinherhand.Within months,theentirerightsideofher bodywasaffected—herarm,leg, andevenpartsofherface.
“Iremembergrabbingthenurse, bawlingmyeyesout,andsaying
PLEASEcansomebodyhelpme?? Ididn’tknowwhatelsetodo.”–Paige
Aftermisdiagnoses,tests,and abiopsy,Paigefinallygother diagnosis:stage3braincancer. Aweeklater,thediagnosiswas updated—stage4terminalbrain cancer.
“Itwasheartbreakingtobetold I’mterminal,andthatI’mnever goingtohavekids.ThingsI’ve alwaysdreamedabouthappening likegettingmarried,havingkids, havingagreatfamilyhome,you know?Itjusttoremeapart.Iasked iftheycouldfreezesomeeggsand theysaidno.Theysaidyou’llnever livelongenoughtobeaparent. Butthehardestpartisseeingwhat itisdoingtomyfamily.Icanseeit intheireyes.Icanfeelthatit’sjust breakingeveryone’shearts.”–Paige Withtheshockofdiagnosis stillfresh,Paigewasthrust intotreatment—hospitalvisits, chemotherapy,andweeksof radiation.Throughitall,she’s beensupportedbyhermum
Rachel,lovedones,andtheCancer Society—includingourdedicated transportdrivers.
“Thefactthathalfmybody doesn’twork,myrightarm,my rightleg,itputsalotofstrainon mywalkingandabilitytodomost things...it’sreallyhard.
Sosupportfromserviceslikethe CancerSocietyDrivershasbeen areallybighelp.Obviously,Ican’t drive,sothedrivershavebeen supportingmeandhelpingmeto gettomycancerappointments.”–Paige
Rachelalsofelttheimpactofthis support.
“TheCancerSocietyhavebeen incredible.I’mthereasmuchas Ican,butforthingslikePaige’s weeklybloodsorOTappointments, havingtheCancerSociety driverstakesthepressureoffme immensely.BecauseI’mstillamum tomyothertwochildrenathome, andawifetomyhusband.
TheCancerSocietyhavealso givenussomuchinformationand somanydifferentavenuestogo forhelp.They’vebeenamazing.”–Rachel
Becauseofpeoplelikeyou,the CancerSociety’sfreeservicesarea lifelineforfamilieslikePaige’s.
“Ilostthehaironmyradiation site.I’vehadtofacecomplications likeabrainbleed,andthe movementlossinmyarmandmy leg.Ican’teventiemyhaironmy own...ButI’vegottenstronger.And I’mstayingpositive.I’velearntto tiemyshoeswithmyteeth.Tofind waystoputonclothes,ortoopena jar...Iwon’tgiveup.”–Paige Paige’sstrengthandresilienceare
inspiring.Shealsoshareswordsfor othersgoingthroughcancer: “Ifyouaregoingthroughcancer, I’msorry.Ireallydon’thaveany otherwords,excepttostaystrong. Andfight.Thisisyourlife,sofight forit.Andifyourunoutofstrength, don’tbeafraidtoaskforhelp. ReachouttotheCancerSociety, reachouttoacounsellor,talktoa friend.Tryandletitoutbecause ifyouholdeverythinginyourjust goingtoexplode.”–Paige ForPaige,lifenowisabout cherishingeverymoment— continuingtreatment,spending timewithlovedones,andplaying withherkitten,Pepper.And recently,shereceivedpositive news—hertreatmentisworking betterthanexpected,andshe’s startedtickingoffherbucketlist. ButformanylikePaige,thefight isnotover.
MakingadonationthisDaffodil Daywillprovidevitalservicesand supportground-breakingresearch thatcantransformlives—forthis generationandthenext. “Iwanttosayabigthankyouto everyonewhohassupportedcancer patientslikemeandmyfamily.You aremakingadifference,andweare forevergrateful.”–Paige Thankyoufromthe bottomofourhearts. Cancerdeeply impactssomany families—but yourkindness thisDaffodil Dayhelps ensurenoone facesitalone.
TangiUtikere,MPforPalmerstonNorth
Theschoolbusroutereview currentlybeingundertakenby theMinistryofEducationisstill ongoing,despiteschoolsandthe communitybeingtoldtheywouldhave answersbynow.
Thechangesproposedby thisGovernment–includingthe cancellationofcurrentschoolbus routesfromAshhurst,Rongotea,and otherruralareas–donotsupportan increaseinschoolattendance.
Hugenumbersatthepublic meetingIheldinAshhurstinFebruary showedjusthowmanyfamiliesaround
Manawatūareaffectedbythese proposedchanges.
Thecurrentpublicbusserviceis notadequatetotransportaround 185Ashhurststudentstoschoolin PalmerstonNorth,andthereareno plansforadditionalservices.
ArecentprotestinAshhurst reinforcedthecommunitysentiment aboutthisissue,andresidentshavemy fullsupportforraisingtheirconcerns.
Theturnoutattheprotestsenta strongmessagethattheGovernment shouldnotproceedwithitsplanstocut schoolbusesforourruralcommunities.
Schoolbuseshavebeenpartof thesecommunitiesfordecades,with generationsoffamiliesusingthem totraveltoPalmerstonNorthfor school.Withnosecondaryschoolin AshhurstorRongotea,schooltransport hasalwaysbeenprovided,andthe communitywantsittoremainthatway.
Thelackofcommunicationaround thisissue,anddisrespectforthe communitycontinuestobeincredibly disappointing.Familiesarealready doingittoughwiththecostofliving, andtheGovernmentcontinuestomake itworse.
Thesestudentsandtheirfamilies needcertainty.Itistimeforrangatahi movingontosecondaryschoolnext yeartodecidewhichschoolthey willattend.The Government needstomake intentionsarou schooltranspo inManawatūcl –andthat shouldbe thatschool busesare heretostay. its nd rt ear
WBiosecurity’svalue toourregion
ithAnnualPlansbeing signedoffbycouncils acrossthecountryinJune, muchofthetalkhasbeenaboutthe costofrates–andrightlyso.Noone likesratesgoingup.Councillorswork hardtokeepratesasaffordableas possible,whilealsorespondingto requestsfromthecommunityto fundworkandprojectswhichare seenasimportant.
Butwhatisoftennottalkedabout atthistimeofyearisthevalueyou getfortheratesyoupay.Rates,like anytaxes,gotowardsarangeof work.InManawatū,Horizonsrates helptopayforstopbanks,buses, riparianplanting,waterquality improvementsandmore.Allofthis work,whichratesfundingmakes happen,isabouttakingcareof ourenvironmentforthebenefitof everyone.
Oneofthebiggestpiecesof workwedo,butwhichyoumaynot seeinurbanareas,isbiosecurity. Biosecurityhasbeenfrontofmind recently,withthecountry’slargest biosecurityconferencetakingplace inPalmerstonNorthinJuly.This conferencesawpeoplefromacross Aotearoashareknowledgeabout howtobestdealwithbiosecurity threatstothecountry.Thesevisitors notonlycontributedtoourlocal economybystayingintheregion andspendingmoneyatcafesand otherbusinesses,butalsogottovisit keysitessuchasTōtaraReserveand ManawatūEstuarytoseethegreat biosecurityworktakingplaceinour partofthecountry.
Pestplantsandweedsarea massiveissue.Researchfrom UniversityofAucklandfound invasivespeciessuchaspossums, stoatsandagriculturalweedshave
costthenationaleconomyalmost $10billioninthepast50years.In ourregion,rooksfeedinginflocks candamagepastorallandandcrops. OldMan’sBeard,oftenconsidered oneofthecountry’sworstweeds, canaffectforestrybyreducingthe growthofyoungtrees.Possums poseamajorthreattodairy,beef anddeerfarmingastheyare spreadersofbovinetuberculosis. Thesepestsalsothreatenournative biodiversity,posingsignificantrisks tofloraandfaunaonlyfoundinour corneroftheglobe.
AtHorizons,we’reinvestingto increaseourbiosecuritywork.We areexpandingourbaitstation network–whichalreadycovers1.6 millionhectaresofland–acrosseven moreoftheregion.We’reputting morefundingintocontrollingOld Man’sBeard,wildingconifers,and otherpestplantspecieswhichcan harmourenvironment.We’realso doingmoreworktoexcludedeer andgoatsfromrareandthreatened ecosystems.Thisworkwillhave immediateandlong-termeconomic, socialandculturalbenefits.
Biosecurityworkisallabout keepingpestplantsandanimals outoftheregionwherepossible, anddoingourbesttocontrolthem aftertheyhaveentered.Wehave staffinthefieldeveryday,often inextremelychallengingterrain, controllingpestswhichposereal threatstoourregion.It’sthishard workwhichhelpstomakeourregion ahealthyenvironmentwherepeople thrive.
Ngāmihinui
DrRachelKeedwell–Horizons RegionalCouncilchair.
ToBePerfectlyFrank
TeManawaMuseum
Inresponsetoapubliccall-out invitingManawatūresidentsto shareobjectsthatsymbolisedtheir COVID-19experience,TeManawa Museumreceivedaremarkable submissionfordonationfromRoanne Hautapu—alife-sizedpapier-mâché figure,simplyknownasFrank.
Roanne,alifelongPalmerstonNorth resident,livesinahomebuiltbyher great-grandfather.Shesharesthe housewithherdaughterQuinn,who liveswithchronicillnessfollowinga childhoodcancerdiagnosis.When lockdownwasannouncedinMarch 2020,RoanneandQuinnwereat GreenLaneHospitalinAuckland. WithRonaldMcDonaldHouseclosed andtheirbelongingslockedinside, theyscrambledtoreturnhomeon oneofthefinalflightsbeforethe countryshutdown.
BackinPalmerstonNorth,Roanne becameafull-timecarerunder unprecedentedcircumstances. Therapysessionswereconducted fromtheendofthedriveway,and shefilmedappointmentstoensure Quinn’streatmentcontinued.While othersbakedsourdoughandtook upyoga,Roannefoundsolacein binge-watchingshows—andin rediscoveringFrank.
Acquiredintheearly2000s fromTradeMe,Frankisbelievedto bemodelledafterAllBlackFrank Oliver,whoplayedforManawatū inthe1980s.Originallydisplayed onRoanne’sporch,Frankwas “banished”tothegarageafter scaringneighbourhoodchildren.But duringlockdown,hewasrevivedasa sourceofjoyandcreativity.Roanne dressedFrankinthemedoutfits,an Anzacpoppyensemble,aMother’s Daydress,andaschooluniform, displayinghimproudlyattheendof thedriveway.
Frank,thankstoRoanne’s generosity,nowjoinsTeManawa’s collectionasasymbolofresilience, humour,andtheuniquewaysour communitynavigatedthepandemic. Duringthosetimesofgreat uncertainty,Frankstood,wellsat, proudlyareminderofhow creativity,connectionand communityhelpeduscome togetherandgetthrough. TobeperfectlyFrank,that’s whatmattersmost.
RoanneHautapu,(2025). ImagecourtesyofRoanne Hautapu.
Frank’s‘day29bearhunt’ outfit,(2025).Imagecourtesy ofTeManawaMuseumsTrust.
EnvironmentalBenefits forYourHomewithsolar
Whetherbuildingorconsideringwaystoreduceyour electricityconsumptionandbill,taketimeoutand considersolarasanoption.
Solarpanelsgenerate electricityfromsunlight, producingnoemissions,just clean,sustainablepowerforyour household.
Installingsolarcansignificantly reducetheenvironmentalimpact ofyourhomebylowering greenhousegasemissions.
Bygeneratingyourown electricityandrelyinglesson thegrid,manyhomeownerssee savingsofhundredstothousands ofdollarsperyear.
Electricitycostsseemtobe risinginmosthouseholds.Solar locksinpartofyourenergycosts, makinghouseholdbudgetingmore predictable.
Homeswithsolarenergy systemsareoftenmoreattractive tobuyersandmaysellata premium.
Dependingonwhereyoulive, youmaybeeligibleforrebates, interest-freeloans,ortaxcredits tohelpcoverinstallationcosts.It iscertainlywellworthdoingsome
homeworkifyouareconsidering installingsolarpanels.
Solarpanelshavenomoving partsandgenerallyrequireonly occasionalcleaning,andasystem checkeveryfewyears.
Solarisreliableenergyandby pairingsolarpanelswithabattery, itletsyoustoreexcessenergyfor useatnightorduringblackouts.
Modernsolarsystemscanbe monitoredviaapps,lettingyou trackyourenergyproductionand usageinrealtime.
Reduceyourrelianceonenergy companiesandtakemorecontrol overyourpowersupply.Thisis especiallybeneficialinruralor outage-proneareas.
Solarpanelsoperatesilently andcanbeinstalledonrooftops, makingthemidealforsuburban andurbansettings.
Goingsolarsetsan environmentallyfriendly exampleforyourneighbourhood andcontributestoagreener community.
TRADES Optionsfor kitchensand bathrooms
Kitchens,alongwithbathrooms,aretheroomsthatmost homeownersarekeentoupdate.Prospectivehome purchasersalsoratethekitchenandbathroomasbeing importantintheirsearchforanewhome.
Thereareplentyofoptions whenitcomestoselecting installers.Choosefrom dedicatedkitcheninstallation expertswhowilldesignakitchen tosuityoureveryneed.There aresomeexcellentlocalkitchen construction,renovationanddesign companieswhocanhelpwithideas aswellaspracticalsolutions.
Thereisalsotheoptiontoupdate justyourcupboarddoorsinyour kitchenandtherearespecialist companiesthatwillbeableto assistyouwitharangeofoptions. Tapwarehascomealongwayswith verystylishfaucetsnowonthe market.
There’ssomuchchoicethese dayswithavastrangeofcabinet stylesandfinishes,contemporary
labour-savingdevices,nohandle cupboardsandcleverstorage solutions.
Whilestainless-steelsinksstill getalookin,therearenowalot ofcolouredsinksbeingincludedin kitchendesign.Charcoalistrending rightnow,andsinksthatare antibacterial,stainresistant,heat andscratchresistant. Countertopscomeinan impressiverangeoflooksand finisheswhichincludeconcrete, granite,engineeredstoneand laminatesinarainbowofcolours. Plus,splashbackshavebecome reallypopularwithawiderangeof tilesonoffer,aswellascoloured hardenedglassorapersonalised glasssplashbackwithaphotoof yourchoice.
CrestElectrical arecommittedto offeringreliable, highqualityservices tomeettheneedsof ourresidentialand commercialcustomers.
TRADES
FencingandGateRequirements
Ifyou’reconsideringinstallingfencing,agoodstarting pointistolookaroundyourneighbourhoodandsee whatstylesandmaterialsarecommonlyused.
Thiscanhelpguideyour decisionandensureyour fencecomplementsyour surroundings.
Choosingtherightfencefor yourpropertyinvolvesseveral importantconsiderationssuchas yourneedforprivacyandsecurity, thearchitecturalstyleofyourhome, localclimateconditions,andof course,yourbudget.
advantagesintermsofdurability, maintenance,andvisualappeal.For instance,timberprovidesanatural, classiclookbutrequiresregular upkeep,whilealuminiumislowmaintenanceandrust-resistant.
Popularfencingmaterialsinclude timber,steel,aluminium,and composite.Eachoffersunique
It’sessentialtocheckyourlocal councilregulationsanddistrictplans, asthesemaydictatemaximum fenceheights,boundarysetbacks, orapprovedmaterials,especiallyfor frontboundariesorpoolfencing.
Whetheryourfenceisintendedto keepchildrensafearoundthepool, stoppetsfromwandering,orsimply providemoreprivacy,thereare plentyofoptionstosuityourneeds. Ifyou’restillunsureaboutwhat fenceisrightforyourproperty,it’s alwaysagoodideatoconsultwith fencingprofessionals.Theycanoffer tailoredadviceandhelpyoufind asolutionthatfitsyourneedsand style.
TRADES
Designingand landscaping yourgarden
Gardensallcomedowntopersonaltaste. Someofyoumayenjoyastructured gardenwhileotherpreferthecottage styleandsomeprefereasycare.
Easycaresectionsthese dayscanbegoodlooking withjudicioususeofpavers, foliage,andotherdecorations.It isgreattoaddsomeartintoyour gardenandhavingawaterfeature addsthattouchofserenitytoany garden.
Awanderaroundanygarden supplystoreisgreatforsome inspirationalideassuchasraised gardenbeds,pebblesandbark, privacyscreensandnoendofplant potspavers,arches,andwonderful gardenbenches.
Fencingoffunsightlyareasinthe gardenbyusingdecorativescreens forprivacyaddsinterestandthere’s avastselectionofsizesandfinishes
tochoose from.
Container gardening ispopular giving flexibilityin thatthey canbe movedaroundtocreateafresh look.Pre-plantedbaskets,shrubs inpots,windowboxesandflowers inunusualcontainerssuchas oldboots,oldbicycles,with appropriatedrainage,canallcreate astunningtalkingpoint.
treesurgeoncanhelp. Hedgesandtreescan oftenbemanaged byahomeownerbut sometimesthey’llneed shapingandpruningby experts.
Onoldersectionstreescanoften poseaproblemwhichiswherea treeexpertsuchasanarboristor
Finallykeepyour sectionlookingspicand spanbymakinguseof servicesthatdisposeofyour greenwasteonaregularbasis.
RisingdemandatManawatūfoodbank sparkscommunity-ledfundraisingcampaign
Thiswinter,Manawatūfood rescueorganisationJustZilch hasprovidedfreefoodtoan averageof428peopleeveryday,a dailyincreaseofover100peopleon thesametimelastyear.
Withthedemandshowingthe impactoffoodinsecurity,Just ZilchiscallingontheManawatū communitytohelpkeepfoodon neighbours’platesthiswinterwith thelaunchoftheirWinnerWinner, WinterDinnerfundraiser.
ManagingDirectorofJustZilch, RebeccaCulver,saysthatthe fundraiserencouragespeopleto sharefoodandconnectiontohelp feedtheircommunity.
“Thecampaignissimple;get togetherwithfriends,familyorwork matesforapotluckmealanddonate whatyou’dusuallyspendonanight out,ormorningtea,toJustZilch.
“Everydollarhelpstofeedlocal familiesdoingittoughthiswinterbecausenooneinourcommunity shouldgohungry.”
BasedinPalmerstonNorth, JustZilchrescuesfoodthat wouldotherwisegotowasteand redistributesittopeopleinneedwithnojudgement,noquestions asked,andnocost.
“Notknowingwhereyournext mealiscomingfromisscaryand canhappentoanyone.Illness,job loss,risingcosts,unexpectedbills-it doesn’ttakemuchforthingstotip over.It’ssomethingthat'sbecoming
morecommonasfamiliesaround theregionstrugglewithday-to-day livingcosts.”
Alongsidethecommunity fundraiser,JustZilchisalsolooking topartnerwithlocalhospitality businesses.
“We’vehadincrediblerelationships withhospitalitybusinessesoverthe lastfourteenyears,andwewant tosupportlocalwhileweworkto feedlocal.We’rehopinghospitality businessesjointhefundraiserand asktheircustomersifthey’dliketo addavoluntarydonationtoJust Zilchtotheirbill.”
Everydollarraisedduringthe fundraiserwillhelpJustZilchfeed individualsandfamiliesinthe Manawatū,andensuresgoodfood doesn’tgotowaste.
Howtogetinvolved
•Visithttps://justzilch.org.nz/ winterdinnerforinformationand resources
•Hostapotluckdinnerduringthe monthofAugust
•Donatewhatyou’dusuallyspend onamealouttoJustZilch
•Talktoyouremployerabout hostingaWinnerWinner, WinterDinnerfundraiseratyour workplace.
•Sharethecampaignonlineto spreadtheword
•DonatedirectlytoJustZilch,ifyou can.
Moreinformationcanbefoundat: https://justzilch.org.nz/winterdinner
GotaninterestingphotoofManawatūoryourchildrendoingcoolthings? We’dlovetofeatureitinournextcommunitypaperonAugust7th!Pleasesendyourphotosto: shona.lingham@nzme.co.nz
AtHuntleySchool,webelievethatgreatnesscomesinmanyforms—notjustintest scoresortrophies,butingrit,determinationandpride.
Ourscholarshipsaredesignedforwell-roundedstudentswhoshowpassioninall areasoflife—fromtheclassroomtothesportsfield,theartroomtogroupprojects. Whetheryourchildissomeonewhohelpsothers,thinkscreatively,orleadswith heart,thisistheiropportunitytoberecognisedandsupported.
ScantheQRcodetolearnaboutHuntley’s academic,boarding,sportandcultural scholarshipsorvisithuntley.school.nz.
ManawatūandCovaLima SignNewPartnership
TheManawatūDistrictCouncil andtheMunicipalAuthority ofCovaLima(Suai),TimorLeste,areproudtoannounce thesigningofaMemorandumof Arrangement,markingthebeginning ofameaningfulandforward-looking partnershipbetweenthetwo communities.
Theagreementformalisesa sharedcommitmenttocollaborate inareasincludinglocalgovernance, agriculture,seasonalemployment, education,andculturalexchange.It highlightstheimportanceoflocal-
to-localcooperationandthepower ofcommunity-drivenrelationships inaddressingsharedchallengesand unlockingfutureopportunities.
TheMemorandumwasofficially signedbyMayorHelenWorboys andHisExcellencyMr.Tomásdo RosárioCabral,CovaLima’sMinister ofStateAdministration,duringa ceremonyheldonWednesday30 July2025.MayorWorboysreflected, “ThisMemorandumisabout connection—betweenpeople,places, andpossibilities.Welookforward tolearningfromourcolleaguesin
CovaLimaandsharingourown experiencesinreturn.”
Buttheconnectionbetween ManawatūandCovaLimaruns deeperthanasingleagreement. Ithasbeenshapedoverthe yearsthroughthequieteffortsof individuals—manyofthemmembers oftheNewZealandDefenceForce whoservedintheregionandforged personalbondsthatenduretoday.
AmongthemisCouncillorAndrew Quarrie,whoservedinCovaLima andrecountedwitnessingalocal workingthelandnotwithashovel, butwithasimplepole.Movedby theexperience,hecontactedthe RongoteaLionsClub,whoorganised ashipmentofshovelsandseeds. Itwasasimplegesture,butone thatcapturedthespiritofpractical solidarityandpeople-to-people support.
Anotherpowerfulvoiceatthe signingwasChrisParsons,whowas awardedaNewZealandOrderof Meritforhisservice.On8September 1999,heleftforworkandwas unexpectedlydeployedtoTimorLeste,notreturninghomeforthree months.AsaSpecialAirService groundcommander,heledrescue missionsunderintenseconditions.
Yetdespitethehardship,hecalled themissionhis“northstar”—a definingexperiencethatshaped hisbeliefinthestrengthofhuman collaborationtoresistoppressionand buildpeace.
NewZealandisnotthefirst countrytoestablishformaltieswith CovaLim.Sydney,forinstance,will celebrate50yearsofpartnership withthemunicipalitythisyear.What makesManawatū’spartnership uniqueisitsstrongagricultural foundation.Anumberoflocal employersarealreadyexploring seasonalemploymentopportunities, andCovaLimaiseagertolearnmore aboutManawatū’smeatanddairy industries.
AsChrisParsonssaideloquently duringtheceremony,“Now,26years on,it’swonderfultoweaveanother strandintooursharedstory.”
Followingthesigning,the delegationvisitedOvationtolearn moreabouttheregion’sfood productionsector.Theirprogramme continuesonThursdaywithatourof theFAHSFarms,beforeconcluding attheSoldier’sMemorialStatue—a fittingendtoavisitgroundedin connection,remembrance,and sharedpurpose.
Don’tmisstheNZ Blues,Roots,and GrooveFestival
Ifblues,jazz-funk,folk-pop,androckabillyisyourgenreof music,thenyouwillbeinforamusicextravaganzaatthe GlobeTheatre,PalmerstonNorth,September5-7th.
Whatafestivalitwillbe, withtenactsperforming liveoverthethreedays!
Relaxandenjoytheincredible talentofheadliner,ShaunKirka Melbourne-basedbluesandsoul troubadourknownforelectrifying one-manshowsandgrittyvocals. HehassharedstageswithRobert Plant,JohnMayer,andTheTeskey Brothers.
Criticsandfellowmusicianshave praisedhisgritty,soulfulvocals asamongAustralia’sfinest,with publicationslikeBuzzMaghailing himasastandoutintheblues scene.
Kirk’suniqueblendofvintage guitartones,heartfeltstorytelling, andmagneticstagepresence continuestoearnhimaccolades andagrowingglobalaudience.
FlynnScottisAotearoa’s musicalmultitasker.ThePhoenix Foundation,filmsoundtracks,solo albums,musicalproductionand more.
Thencheckout ReclinerRockers withtheirRockabillyandenergy. TheyaretheAucklandfestival
favourites.
Doppellooper. This iswhenbrilliant musicianshipmeets improvisedchaos.
KarenClarke–BluesWoman. Sheisnotonly thebestfoyer queenEVER,but alsoacaptivating original songwriterbringing storytelling,groove, andvocalwarmthto thefestival.
CarolBeanEnsemble. Listentoafabulousguitarist,great vocalsandasanaddedbonus,she isanawesomewriter.Shegrew upin60’s,LosAngeles,andwas taughtbyRyCooder,
KevinDowning101LabBand Howoftendoyougettohear a17-pieceguitarensembleaguitarchestra.Kevinowns PalmerstonNorth’spremiereguitar school,andthisisaperformance nottobemissed!
BenWilcockTrio: “Wilcockis
anengaging pianistand composer.Attimes, hisplayingbringsto mindTheloniousMonk”–LondonJazzNews
Blue’sClues: AslanRowland (They/Them)isoneofthemost engagingperformersinthe Wellingtonscene.Backedbysome Crayford’sandaMouncey.
TwoBluesyBlondes: Finishing thefestivalwithblondehairand panache...afantasticwaytofinish whatisgoingtobeasuperbblues festival.
JulieLambfromTwoBluesy Blondessays, “WhenIplayonstage
withErnaFerry,I’mconstantly learning.Erna’sabilitytoreada crowd,flipasetlistonadime, andsummondecadesofmusic knowledgewithasnapisnothing shortofawe-inspiring.Shedoesn’t justperform—sheshares,leadsand teachesandyoufeelitinrealtime. Andthat’sbeforesheevenpicksup aharmonicaortapsatambourine. Herpresenceiselectric,herintuition razor-sharp,andhergenerosityon stageunmatched.ErnaFerryis,in everysense,astar.”
Togetallthistalentinoneplace isunreal!Makesureyougetyour ticketsnowanddon’tmissout!
TeAhuaTurangaisopen
UCOLareproudtocelebrate themusicalachievementsof ManawatūbandKokoaNashi.
ComprisingofUCOLalumni includingLeviLewis(vocals), ChristianPerry(guitar),Alex Debenham(guitar),JimiAfeaki (keyboard),RonaldJones(bassguitar) andDanielAshcroft(drums),Kokoa Nashihavebeencrownedwinnersof thisyear’sBattleoftheBands.
BeingthefirstbandfromPalmerston Northtotakeoutthecompetition, onthe30thanniversaryoftheevent, Perrysaysthewinisanepicfeatand hasgiventhemtheconfidenceboost theyneeded.
“Weweresupersurprisedandso stokedwhenournamewascalledout. Thereweresomanyamazingbands vyingforthetopspot,soweweren’t expectingit.Weinitiallyparticipated withamindsettohavefunandgain experience,ratherthanexpectingto win.”
“Gainingthetopspothasreallyhit homethatwe’reontherighttrackwith thesongswe’recreating,andpeople loveourmusicjustasmuchaswedo.”
Ashcroftsaysaswellasgivingthe judgesandaudiencethebestmusical performancetheycould,theband wantedtopresentthemselvesasa completepackageatthecompetition, whichpaiddividendsontheday.
“Ourmissionwastoshowcase ourselvesasaprofessionalpackage assoonaswehitthestage.Aswell aspracticingour20-minutemedley leadinguptothecomp,wefocused onhavingaslick,quicksetuptoshow thejudgesandaudiencewe’reserious aboutwhatwedoandgivingpeople thebestperformanceandexperience wecan.Thisdefinitelyhelpedtoshow howmucheffortwehadputintobeing
apartofthecompetition.”
Sincefinishingtheirstudiesin2015 and2016,Perrysaysthebandhas continuedtoreceivesupporttowards theirprofessionaldevelopmentfrom UCOL.
“Ifitwasn’tforUCOLwewouldn’tbe wherewearetoday.UCOLhasplayed acriticalroleintheexistenceand sustainabilityofKokoaNashi.”
“UCOLfostersalifelongcommunity, andourpastmusiclecturersKane ParsonsandGrahamJohnstonarestill incrediblementorsandcontinueto supportusonourjourney.”
Perrysaysthankstothesupport oftheteamatTheStomachtoo,the bandwasabletofullypreparefortheir performanceintheleaduptoBattleof theBands.
“We’resogratefultohavesuch anawesomefacilitytopracticeand recordat.TheteamatTheStomach fullysupportedourjourneytooand continuetodosoasweworktowards recordingourdebutalbum.”
HesaysManawatūdonsan impressivecreativecommunity,so winningthecompetitionhasgiventhe NZmusicsceneatasteofthetalent ourregionproduces.
“Althoughthere’softena misconceptionoutsideofPalmy thatthere’snotmuchgoingonhere, Manawatūhassomanyamazing musiciansandartistswhoare incrediblysupportiveofeachother. Winningthecompisatestamentto theamountofwork,dedicationand passionforcreatingawesomemusic ourbandhas,andtheincrediblelocal supportwehavereceivedtohelpwith ourdevelopment.”
Originatingfromaduobandformed byPerryandJimiduringtheirMusic DiplomastudiesatUCOLin2015,Perry saysthebandwasoriginallycentred onacoustic,technicalfingerstylemath
rock;however,theyknewtheywanted tobringinmoremusicalelementsto expandtheircreativityandsound.
“WhenwecollaboratedwithRon andAlex,weendedupbeingaband offourguitarists,andalthoughwe hadfun,weknewrealisticallywe neededtomixthingsuptoachieve thesoundwewerewanting.Sincewe learntkeyboardatUCOL,Jimimade thedecisiontoswitchtokeysand weevolvedprogressivelyfromthen, withemphasisonbalancingcomplex technicalguitarwork.”
Debenhamsays,“Wehadtoaccept thatmusicisn’tjustabouttheguitar. Althoughwestayedtruetoourguitar roots,thisrevelationonlyenhancedour strengthsasaband”.
Perrysays,“WhenLevijoined usin2016,hebroughtinawhole otherdimensionofstructureand cohesiveness,reininginourcomplex guitarmixesandbalancingand simplifyingourideas.Withhisvocal elementswemadetheshifttowards blendingavastarrayofgenres”.
WithPerry’s,Jones’,Debenham’s andJimi’sloveofguitar,progressive instrumentalbands,videogames andanime,Lewis’interestinhiphop androckmusicinfluencefromhis dadwhilegrowingup,andAshcroft’s passionforcontrastingmusicgenres ofheavymetal,operaandclassical music,AshcroftsaysKokoaNashihave endedupcombiningalloftheirmusical interestsintotheirsongs.
“Wedon’thavejustonegenre, insteadourmusicisafusionof progressivemathrock,metal,hip hop,jazz,andsoundtrack-like compositions.”
“Oursongsemphasiseemotional complexity,visualstorytelling,and dynamicshifts.Theytellrelatable storiesaboutpersonalandsocial themes,particularlyexploringraw,
relatabletopicslikefatherhood, sacrifice,andemotionalcomplexity withoutsoundingclichéoroverly negative.”
Jonesexplainstheband’ssongsas being“grand,imposing,andsometimes edgy”.
Ashcroftsaysanumberofkey valuesthebandsticktohavehelped withtheirsuccessandcontinued development.
“Collaborationandopen communicationhavebeenvitaltoour success.Weallencouragesharingof ideas,despitefearofjudgment.We trytobehonestinourcommunication toharnesscollaborativecreativity effectively.”
“Ibelieveauthenticityand passionhavealsobeenkeytoour achievementsandhowwe’veevolved. Ifwecontinuouslytrytoimpressand challengeeachother,wewillkeep improvingcollectively.”
Forotherlocalbandswantingto achievetheirmusicaldreams,Jones says“justdoit!”.
“Pursuemusicactivelyandpersist, eventhroughbandconflicts.View challengesasgrowth.Stayauthentic, avoidcomparisons,andfocuson individuality,”hesays.
WinningBattleoftheBandshas grantedKokoaNashiahostofprizes includingamusictourinTokyonext yearwheretheywillplayashowa nightforaweek,recordingasingleat TheLabRecordingStudioinAuckland, asinglemixedinAustraliabyworld renownedUKproducer,SteveJames, musicalequipmentfromAudio TechnicaandJansenSound,anda musicvideoproducedbySouthIsland Media,whichwillreceiveairplayon JuiceTV.Thebandisalsoplanning anationaltourtocoincidewiththeir albumrelease.
YouthFootballTalentonDisplayat
PPrestigiousChristchurchTournament StandingOutin
almerstonNorthUnited Academyrecentlyshowcased itstalentattheprestigious ChristchurchInternationalCup, competingagainstsomeofthetop youthfootballteamsfromacross NewZealandandAustralia.Heldat thestate-of-the-artUnitedSports Centre,thetournamentoffereda premierfootballingexperienceina world-classsetting.
Theacademy—formerlyknownas RedSox–MasseyAcademy—has beenaregularparticipantinthe annualevent.Itcontinuestobea cornerstoneopportunityforyouth playersfromtheManawatūregionto engageinhigh-quality,competitive footballinafunandsupportive environment.
Thetournamentwascelebratingits 10thanniversary,andtheacademy hasbeenapartofitforthepast fiveyears.AcademyDirectorAdam Rosepraiseditsgrowthandpositive influenceonyouthdevelopment.
“TheChristchurchInternational Cupcontinuestoevolveeach year,bothintermsofqualityand experience,”Rosesaid.“It’sa fantasticopportunityforouryoung playerstotestthemselves,build confidence,andenjoythegame.”
PalmerstonNorthUnited fieldedteamsacrossallsixage grades—fromUnder-10sthrough
toUnder-15s—demonstratingthe academy’sdepthandcommitment toplayerdevelopment.Thisyear provedparticularlysuccessful, withtheUnder-11andUnder-15 squadssecuringvictoriesinthe platecompetitions.Meanwhile, theUnder-13andUnder-14teams advancedtothecupfinals,finishing asimpressiverunners-up.
TheChristchurchInternationalCup isjustoneofmanytournamentsand matchdaystheacademyengages withthroughouttheyear.These eventsformakeypartofitsmission toprovideyoungplayerswith valuableexperiencesbothonandoff thepitch.
FootballinNewZealandhas seenconsistentgrowthoverthe pastdecade,andthatmomentum continuestobuild.Followingthe successofthe2023FIFAWomen’s WorldCupandwiththeAllWhites settoreturntotheFIFAMen’sWorld Cupstagenextyearforthefirsttime in16years,thespotlightonthesport hasneverbeenbrighter.Regional developmentprogrammeslike PalmerstonNorthUnitedAcademy areplayingacrucialroleinnurturing thenextgenerationofKiwifootball talent,ensuringthatthegame continuestothriveatalllevelsacross thecountry.
Therentalmarkethasdoneacompleteturnaround,with tenantsenjoyingmorechoiceandflexibilitythaneverbefore.
ByAudrey,WatsonIntegrity’s PropertyManagementAdvisor
Acoupleofyearsago,tenants wereliningupforevery property,sometimessigningon thespot.Now,thebalancehasshifted. Withmorerentalsavailable,tenants cantaketheirtimetofindaplace thattrulysuitsthem,andthatmeans landlordsneedtoworkalittleharder tostandout.
Forlandlords,Ialwayssay: treatyourrentalmarketing likeyou’resellingthe property.Ahomethat looksclean,fresh,and invitingwillalways getmoreenquiries. Aquicktidy-up ofthegardenand fixingvisiblewear andtearcanmakea bigdifference.Video walkthroughsareanother simpleyetpowerfulwayto givetenantsconfidenceinwhatthey’re applyingfor.
AtWatsonIntegrity,we’recommitted tousingmarketingthatworks,not justputtingupalistingandhopingfor thebest.Strongphotography,video walkthroughs,andtargetedadvertising areallpartofourtoolkittomakesure apropertycatchesattentioninabusy market.Whentenantshavemore choice,itisthehomesthatlookbetter onlinethatgetthefirstclick,andoften thefirstapplication.
Tenantstodayarelookingformore thanjustfourwallsandaroof.They wanthomesthatfeelwarm,modern,
andfunctional.Energyefficiencyis highonthelist,andheating,good ventilation,andqualitycurtains aren’t“niceextras”anymore,they’re expected.Smartlandlordsunderstand whythismatters.Meetingthese expectationsisn’tjustaboutfillinga vacancyquickly;it’saboutfindingthe righttenantswhotreatyourproperty likehomeandwanttostaylong term.Ignorethesedetails, andyouriskweeksof emptyroomsand unnecessarycosts. Pricingisanother areawherestrategy matters.Startwith therightrentalprice fromthebeginning ratherthanaiming highandwatchingyour listingsitstillforweeks. Thebestpriceistheonethat getsqualitytenantsthroughthedoor quickly,asdelaysoftencostmorethan asmalladjustmenteverwould. Lookingahead,therentalmarket alwaysgainsmomentumaswemove towardspring,makingnowtheperfect timeforlandlordstorefreshand prepare.Thosewhoinvestinstrong presentationandrealisticpricingwill stayaheadofthecurve.Themarketis changing,butwhenbothlandlordsand tenantsfindtherightmatch,everyone wins.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabout propertyinvestment,Iamalways happytochatoverthephoneormeet foracoffee.
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Manawatū What’sOn
August/Here-Turi-Kōkā2025
EXHIBITIONSUNTILAUGUST15
JonnyKan –10am–4pm,CoachHouseMuseum, 127SouthSt,Feilding.Infocoachhousemuseum. nz,063236401.
UNTILAUGUST31
TherapeuticLandscapes:PaintingsOnLiving WithME/CFS,FREE,9am–5pmMonday–Friday,SquareEdgeCommunityArts,47The Square.Infocommunityarts.org.nz/
TheArtRoomExhibition –workbyManawatū secondaryschoolartteachers,FREE,9am–5pm Monday–Friday,SquareEdgeCommunityArts, 47TheSquare.Infocommunityarts.org.nz/
RememberingforPeace –80thanniversaryof theHiroshimaatomicbomb.FREE,CityLibrary, GeorgeSt/TheSquare.Infopncc.govt.nz/NewsEvents
THURSDAYAUGUST7
IntheShallows‘Winter’tour -7.30pm, HokowhituBowlingClub279AlbertSt. Infofacebook.com/BentHorseshoeCafe, intheshallowsband.com
FRIDAYAUGUST8
PaiTaiohi–Manawatū-HorowhenuaSecondary SchoolsKapaHaka,9am–325pm,CentralEnergy TrustArena.Info0800383688,venuespn.co.nz
STiFF byAprilPhillips,7.30pm,LevinLittle Theatre,75WeraroaRd.Infofacebook.com/ LevinLittleTheatre
SATURDAYAUGUST9
SongCycle:Vivelavélorution byAlexander L’Estrange-PalmerstonNorthChoralSociety +jazzquintet,3pm,PathwaysStAndrew’s PresbyterianChurch,388ChurchSt.Info pathwayspresbyterianchurch.nz/,pnchoral.org.nz.
STiFF byAprilPhillips,7.30pm,LevinLittle Theatre,75WeraroaRd.Infofacebook.com/ LevinLittleTheatre
SUNDAYAUGUST10
STiFF byAprilPhillips,2pm,LevinLittle Theatre,75WeraroaRd.Info.facebook.com/ LevinLittleTheatre
SundayMatineeSeries:JunHe(Violin)&Guy Donaldson(Piano),koha$5+,2.30pm,Globe Theatre,MainSt.Infoglobetheatre.co.nz, 063514409.
GeoffCulverwell’sMotif4tet playsthe ManawatūJazzClub,5pm.WillowParkTavern, 820TremaineAve,Roslyn.Infomjc.org.nz
Avenoir -Danceperformancechoreographed byJenire,6.30pm,GlobeTheatre,MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
MONDAYAUGUST11
JohnWhite –Kohaperformance,1.30pm,the FriendshipCentre,AllSaintsTheSquare.Info info@citymission.co.nz,063551204.
DiversityDanceShowcase withPalmerston NorthGirls’HighSchool,6.30pm,SpeirsCentre, PNBHS,263FeatherstonSt.Infopnghs.school.nz/
WEDNESDAYAUGUST13
OrganPower#159 withRoyTankersley, Koha,12.15pm,PathwaysStAndrew’s PresbyterianChurch,388ChurchSt.Info pathwayspresbyterianchurch.nz/,063580884.
Grease –StPeter’sCollegeproduction,7pm,St Peter’sCollegeHall,1HoldsworthAve,Milson. InfoFacebook.com/stpeterspn
THURSDAYAUGUST14
Grease –StPeter’sCollegeproduction,7pm,St Peter’sCollegeHall,1HoldsworthAve,Milson. InfoFacebook.com/stpeterspn
FRIDAYAUGUST15
Grease –StPeter’sCollegeproduction,7pm,St Peter’sCollegeHall,1HoldsworthAve,Milson. InfoFacebook.com/stpeterspn
EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
DaveAgainsttheMachine–‘TakethePower Back’tour –7pm,TheRoyal,44RangitīkeiSt.Info thenewroyalhotelpapaioea.com/0220331075.
STiFF byAprilPhillips,7.30pm,LevinLittle Theatre,75WeraroaRd.Infofacebook.com/ LevinLittleTheatre
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows, 063502100.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,7.30pm,Foxton LittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/Foxton-LittleTheatre.
Lottie–‘ForWhatIt’sWorth’tour,8pm,Creative Sounds–TheStomach,84LombardSt.Info facebook.com/TheStomach.NZ,063590120.
SATURDAYAUGUST16
ManawatūClassicMotorcycleShow -10am–6pm,CentralEnergyTrustArena5,BarberHall, WaldegraveSt.Info0800383688,venuespn.co.nz
RoseCityDancesportSpectacular, 10am–10pm,FlyPalmyArena,PascalSt.Info0800383 688,venuespn.co.nz
OrganandBrass withPalmerstonNorthBrass ftorganistRoyTankersley,4pm,Cathedralofthe HolySpirit,197Broadway.Infopnbrass.org.nz/
Grease –StPeter’sCollegeproduction,FINAL, 7pm,StPeter’sCollegeHall,1HoldsworthAve, Milson.InfoFacebook.com/stpeterspn
EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
STiFF byAprilPhillips,FINAL7.30pm,LevinLittle Theatre,75WeraroaRd.Infofacebook.com/ LevinLittleTheatre
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows,06350 2100.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,7.30pm,Foxton LittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/Foxton-LittleTheatre.
SUNDAYAUGUST17
ManawatūClassicMotorcycleShow -9am–4pm,CentralEnergyTrustArena5,BarberHall, WaldegraveSt.Info0800383688,venuespn.co.nz
SistersinCountry-JodiVaughan&AlyCook, 2.30pm,PalmerstonNorthCossieClub,LintonSt. Infopncossieclub.co.nz,063576022.
MONDAYAUGUST18
UnitySingers –Kohaperformance,1.30pm,the FriendshipCentre,AllSaintsTheSquare.Info info@citymission.co.nz,063551204.
THURSDAYAUGUST21
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows, 063502100.
AshGrunwald -NZTour-8pm,GlobeTheatre,312 MainSt.Infoglobetheatre.co.nz,063514409. FRIDAYAUGUST22
EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows, 063502100.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,7.30pm,Foxton LittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/Foxton-LittleTheatre.
HotSpot –1stBirthdayBash-8pm,Globe Theatre,312MainSt.Infoglobetheatre.co.nz, 063514409.
SATURDAYAUGUST23
EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
TheatreFest –1/2–competitiveregionalone-act playproductionsfromGisborne,HawkesBay, Manawatū,Whanganui,7.30pm,GlobeTheatre, 312MainSt.Infoglobetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows, 063502100.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,7.30pm,Foxton LittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/Foxton-LittleTheatre.
SUNDAYAUGUST24
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,2pm,Regenton Broadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows,063502100.
EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,2pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,3pm,Foxton LittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/Foxton-LittleTheatre.
HighSchoolTheatreSportsFinal 5.30pm, CentrepointTheatre,ChurchSt.Infocentrepoint. co.nz,063545740.
TheatreFest –2/2–competitiveregionalone-act playproductionsfromGisborne,HawkesBay, Manawatū,Whanganui,7.30pmGlobeTheatre, 312MainSt.Infoglobetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
MONDAYAUGUST25
BrianHarris –Kohaperformance,1.30pm,the FriendshipCentre,AllSaintsTheSquare.Info info@citymission.co.nz,063551204.
WEDNESDAYAUGUST27
TheWizardofOz -HYPETheatreproduction, 7pm,WaiopehuCollegeHall,BartholomewRd, Levin.Infofacebook.com/hypetheatrelevin/
THURSDAYAUGUST28
TheWizardofOz -HYPETheatreproduction, 7pm,WaiopehuCollegeHall,BartholomewRd, Levin.Infofacebook.com/hypetheatrelevin/ EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows, 063502100.
FRIDAYAUGUST29
TheWizardofOz -HYPETheatreproduction, 7pm,WaiopehuCollegeHall,BartholomewRd, Levin.Infofacebook.com/hypetheatrelevin/ EducatingRita –directedbyPaulLyonsfor MTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409. ComeFromAway –9/11musicaldirectedbyPhil AnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm,Regent onBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows, 063502100.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,7.30pm,Foxton LittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/Foxton-LittleTheatre.
DanicaBryant&Band‘Feast’tourwithHollow Static,8pm,CreativeSounds–TheStomach,84 LombardSt.Infofacebook.com/TheStomach.NZ, 063590120.
SATURDAYAUGUST30
ManawatūCraft&FoodFair–Freeentry,10am –3pm,CentralEnergyTrustArena5,BarberHall, WaldegraveSt.Info0800383688,venuespn.co.nz
TheWizardofOz -HYPETheatreproduction, 2pm&7pm,WaiopehuCollegeHall,Bartholomew Rd,Levin.Infofacebook.com/hypetheatrelevin/
EducatingRita –FINAL,directedbyPaulLyons forMTS,7pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
ComeFromAway –FINAL,9/11musicaldirected byPhilAnstisforActThreeProductions,7.30pm, RegentonBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows,06 3502100.
KillerBoobs byTimHambleton,FINAL,7.30pm, FoxtonLittleTheatre.Infofacebook.com/p/ Foxton-Little-Theatre.
WilsonDixon(andfriends)InPalmy –comedy special,8pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info comedyhubpalmy.com/,globetheatre.co.nz, 063514409.
SUNDAYAUGUST31
TheWizardofOz –FINAL,HYPETheatre production,2pm&7pm,WaiopehuCollegeHall, BartholomewRd,Levin.Infofacebook.com/ hypetheatrelevin/
SundayMatineeSeries –thePapaiōeaTrio, koha,2.30pm,GlobeTheatre,312MainSt.Info globetheatre.co.nz,063514409.
SundayScriptSessions 1/3,7pm,Centrepoint Theatre,ChurchSt.Infocentrepoint.co.nz, 063545740.
MONDAYSEPTEMBER1
CreedenceClearwaterCollective, 7.30pm, RegentonBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/shows,06 3502100.
TUESDAYSEPTEMBER2
RockshopBandquest -primaryandintermediate agedstudents,6.30pm,RegentonBroadway.Info regent.co.nz/shows,063502100.
WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER3
DanceNZmade–InterschoolRegionalTwo -6pm,RegentonBroadway.Inforegent.co.nz/ shows,063502100.
Disclaimer:Harcourt’s‘What’sOn’isanattempttocorrala month’sworthofregionalManawatūshows,performances, festivals,communityandculturaleventsforeasyday-by-day reference.
Itdoesnotclaimtobedefinitive.
Whileeveryefforthasbeenmadetoaccuratelylisteventstheir venuesandtimes,patronsareadvisedtocheckforanychanges, cancellationsandpostponements.
NB:NB:Unlesstherearespecialcircumstances,sporting events;movies;workshops;classes;religioussessionsand services;publicmeetingsandaddresses;productpromotions, presentationsandlauncheswillbeexcluded. Forconsideration,emailgotolist@gmail.comwithabriefevent descriptionincludingplace,dates,timesandcontactdetailsby 20thofthemonthpriortotheevent. PreparedbyLookOut!Communications.
