Bard gets operatic
Macbeth takes to the stage again soon, but this time the tragic story will be sung.
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Banging out beats at school
Gongs sounded, legs jiggled and hands clapped during a booming performance by a Korean drumming group.
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Moshing for charity
Heavy-metallers headbanged and shattered eardrums to raise money for the victims of a common disease.
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Swarm abuzz as Admirals sail in
The Botany Swarm’s date with destiny is upon them and they’re more than wary of a West Auckland Admirals te...
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Finals dream now reality
How fitting that a record Mt Smart Stadium crowd of 21,617 should witness one of the New Zealand Warriors finest perfor...
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Setting sail for success
Nothing beats the rush of racing across the ocean powered by the wind in your sails – other than coming home with...
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Free dining to spoil special fathers
Come Sunday, most families will be out to spoil the Dad of the house. Being Father’s Day, a hug and kiss is a good...
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SUV Ford's territory
When Ford launched its revolutionary Falcon based Territory SUV it hammered a peg in the ground that its competitors si...
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Pick of the bunch so wild
Most of us feel chuffed when we ‘get it right’ and on Monday when Brad King from The Porch Kitchen and Bar ...
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Footsteps of early settlers
More than 100 years ago Sam Leitch took up a bush block on SH3 in the King Country near the upper reaches of the Awakin...
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Jump-start love with washing
A long-married couple looking to put some sparkle into their relationship are at the centre of a community theatre&rsqu...
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Salt
Salt is the action packed tale of CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who is forced into hiding when a defector acc...
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Opinion
Action to address alcohol problemsWednesday, 01 September 2010
The Government’s announcements on alcohol law reform remind me of a time I was out with the police on a Friday night to get a first-hand experience of the work they do on our patch.
Building law changesWednesday, 18 August 2010
Last week in Auckland, I announced that the National-led Government will be making amendments to the Building Act 2004 to help cut red tape and bureaucracy, and make builders more accountable.
Help for job seekers
Thursday, 12 August 2010
The employment law package announced by the Government contains a number of practical solutions to address issues facing employers and employees.
Option to fix leaky homes
Friday, 23 July 2010
As minister for Building and Construction, I was pleased to announce the Government’s financial assistance package for owners of leaky homes earlier this year.
Confidence in rest homes
Monday, 12 July 2010
I visited Lansdowne Retirement Home recently and I sent a birthday card to Ms Mary Walsh, who lives there.
