Tin Tin 3D at Regent 3 Cinema Te Awamutu – my first 3D movie. The form is more subtle and absorbing than expected and absolutely no problem for one who wears glasses. Yes, there are set pieces flying out at you, and one or two other 3D surprises along with a Snowy misalignment to contend with (could have been my imagination). Viewmasteresque (if that is a word) at times – more psychological than visual perhaps? Some perspective shifts I couldn’t figure out; foreshortened figures and squashed limbs. Style? Design? Not sure. And while I’m playing the critic some of the editing seems a touch rugged for my liking. OK, so a cartoon film which suits the treatment with the jokes, asides and witty visuals coming thick and fast in sympathy with the original. On the whole a pretty impressive project – quite like being there.

© Michael Jeans | +64 27 496 3802 | galleries | michael@michaeljeans.co.nz

Not sure as to the author’s intentions. The message is loud and clear enough though.

If the cuisine of Laos is little known outside the country, then the cooking of Luang Namtha, its northernmost region, is all but invisible. That may change if the slim, richly illustrated “Food From Northern Laos: The Boat Landing Cookbook,” (Galangal Press, 2010) by New Zealanders Kees Sprengers and Dorothy Culloty gets the attention it deserves.

Copyright © 2010 Galangal Press Ltd Waikato, NEW ZEALAND, & Chonburi, THAILAND. Publisher: Galangal Press ISBN 978-0-473-17236-7, 200 pages, full colour – more than 400 photos, crown quarto signature paperback.

Te Awamutu Museum 135 Roche Street, Te Awamutu, New Zealand.

30 October 2010 – 24 January 2011

Published: 28/11/2010

Submerged Histories: stories underlying Lake Karapiro

In 1947, layers of history disappeared beneath the water’s surface of the newly formed Lake Karapiro. Life changed radically for the people whose lives were defined by the waterway.

See this fascinating exhibition of historical photographs lovingly preserved by those who worked and lived along the stretch of the Waikato River now known as Lake Karapiro.

30 October 2010 – 24 January 2011

Te Awamutu Museum 135 Roche Street, Te Awamutu, New Zealand P: 64 (7) 872 0085 E: museum@waipadc.govt.nz

Great work Karen – we will enjoy our flags of self congratulation and festivity. But brickbats to the compilers of the imagery – where oh where is the dairy industry? – come on!!

Have a look at Phil’s profile here and if you like what you see - vote for Phil – but you will need to be in quick – voting ends tomorrow. You can find all about the Kiwi Battler competition here.

Beamish Gemtime Jeweller website & Facebook page. Other photos can be found here.

Faux paparazzi, Maungatautari Thespian Ensemble (MTE), greet guests arriving for the Waipa Business Awards at Te Awamutu College, Waipa this evening the 23rd of July 2010.

Roll out the Red Carpet!

It’s an exciting day for entrants and supporters as we approach the 2010 Waipa Networks Business Awards to be held this evening. With 7 Excellence Awards Categories, Cambridge and Te Awamutu Customer Service Awards and the very popular Customer Choice Awards, 300 people will attend tonight’s Awards Ceremony. The Awards continue to grow with this, the second year in a row that tickets have sold out….

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce

Official photographs of the evening will appear here over the weekend.