RNZAF bands come to Tawa

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and events funding; and initiatives to reduce waste.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says it’s unfair to expect future generations to bear the brunt of climate change and under-investment in infrastructure.

“I know things are really tough with the cost of living, climate impacts, and the world economy – but we must invest to build a resilient city,” the Mayor says.

The 2023/24 budget is impacted by major cost pressures including increased inflation, borrowing, depreciation, and insurance costs that, without intervention, would have led to an increase of 16.5%.

Recognising that similar cost pressures are faced by households and businesses, the council took steps to bring the rates increase down.

The public can have its say on the draft annual plan throughout April. It will then be debated and adopted by the council in June.

Hot on the heels of their 2022 annual tour, theRoyal New Zealand Air ForceBand will present a free, late afternoon outdoor picnic concert in Tawa at Grasslees Reserve on 5 March.

The concert, which begins at 4pm and runs to 7pm, has been organised by Tawa Rotary for all the family to enjoy great and varied music.

The RNZAF’s Concert Band will be playing music from the Americas – everything from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms – and their Jive Bombers covers band will play a selection of hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa. Both bandswill feature vocalists Barbara Graham and Stephanie Paris.

Tawa broadcaster, Jason Pine, will be master of ceremonies for what promises to be great family entertainment and a toe-tapping soundtrack to a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

There will also be performances by Tawa College music groups children and adults.

A sausage sizzle will be available to supplement the audiences’ picnic basket.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force

Band has been a vital unit of the New Zealand Defence Force for 85 years. The band is made up of highly skilled reservists, with many also performing in other leading ensembles including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, Shapeshifter, and the Rodger Fox Big Band.

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