Benn Bathgate 16:56, May 12 2018 There's a new voice for women's rights in New Zealand - Winston Peters. Speaking at a meeting in Rotorua on Saturday, the deputy prime minister said he believed his temporary elevation to the role of prime minister during Jacinda Ardern's maternity leave would go smoothly. There will be another plus too. "We're going to make it normal for people not to think having a baby impairs their career paths," he said. Peters cited Friday's announcement of a standalone forestry hub in Rotorua to suggest other Government departments shift to the regions, with the Department of Conservation in his sights. "Why have we got DOC people in Wellington," he said. Advertisement "[Moving creates] far batter outcomes for staff and we'll be able to deliver more to the country. There's not a lot of nature happening in Wellington, not on Cuba Mall." Peters claimed the coalition Government was working well in its first six months, saying unemployment … [Read more...] about Winston Peters a voice for women’s rights; aims zinger at David Seymour
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When voice and guitar fit perfectly
Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente Wadsworth Community Centre, Friday, May 18 Josie and Pablo are a vocal/guitar duo like no other. Their sets feature songs in Gaelic as well as English and the subject matter ranges from cotton mills and mines to traditional ballads. Josie’s voice, crystal clear with its slight Hebridean twang, fits perfectly with Pablo’s sensitive and often dynamic guitar playing. Opening the show will be local duo, MockingbirdsTickets from 01422 344458 … [Read more...] about When voice and guitar fit perfectly
He’s the voice of Radio Ulster’s gardening and wildlife programmes but just a few years ago David Maxwell went through the worst and best year of his life, when he had to undergo open heart surgery… and his little girl was born
0 Comments He's the voice of Radio Ulster's gardening and wildlife programmes but just a few years ago David Maxwell went through the worst and best year of his life, when he had to undergo open heart surgery... and his little girl was born BelfastTelegraph.co.uk David Maxwell landed his dream job when he made the switch from reporting news for BBC NI to presenting Gardeners' Corner last September. Admitting to having "a borderline obsession" with gardening, it doesn't get much better than being able to immerse himself in his passion and get paid for it. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/hes-the-voice-of-radio-ulsters-gardening-and-wildlife-programmes-but-just-a-few-years-ago-david-maxwell-went-through-the-worst-and-best-year-of-his-life-when-he-had-to-undergo-open-heart-surgery-and-his-little-girl-was-born-36898011.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/article36898006.ece/af1f9/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-05-12_lif_40867892_I3.JPG Email David Maxwell landed his … [Read more...] about He’s the voice of Radio Ulster’s gardening and wildlife programmes but just a few years ago David Maxwell went through the worst and best year of his life, when he had to undergo open heart surgery… and his little girl was born
Three generations lift their voices together
Three generations of one family will be raising their voices in song this Christmas at St Catherine’s Church in Burbage. Grandmother Pat Bishop, 70, her daughter Julie and granddaughter Kathryn, who all live in the village, are all members of the church choir, which is performing at its busiest time of the year. Eleven-year-old Kathryn was the first to join, when she responded to a recruitment drive while a pupil at Burbage Junior School. Grandma Pat saw how much fun the youngster was having and decided to go along, too, before Kathryn’s mum Julie made up the trio. Pat said: “It is absolutely wonderful. It has given me a new lease of life.” Julie added: “Just to sing with other people is great. And studies show that it’s good for your health and wellbeing. “Making a sound with other people is very special. There’s a real feeling of togetherness.” As well as singing in churches and leading the village carols around St … [Read more...] about Three generations lift their voices together
Hear voices at the Phil
Choral society Voices International presents at brand new repertoire for their summer concert, New Horizons of Song. The choir is composed of singers drawn from over 25 different nationalities, which sing songs from around the world in French, latin, Italian, German, Zambian, Xhosa, Maori, Iroquois, Japanese and English. Tickets cost from €8-€15. Click here for tickets and more information. … [Read more...] about Hear voices at the Phil