Forests of the Sea celebrates the unsung heroes of the moana (ocean) - seaweed.
“We have carefully recreated different species so people can see how beautiful they are, without us damaging real algae,” National Aquarium of NZ general manager Rachel Haydon said.
“Journey beneath the waves and into the heart of some of the ocean’s most enchanting ecosystems.
“From the majestic bull kelp to the delicate sea lettuce, these botanical marvels will deliver people deep into the world of marine flora to learn about these wonderful organisms that give so much to the world – including the oxygen for every second breath we take.”
Five trustees are elected every three years by consumers of electricity in the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust district which is roughly all the Napier City Council and the Hastings District Council areas.
To be eligible for nomination, a candidate must be a consumer of electricity, with their principal place of residence in the Trust district.
Nomination forms are available from the Trust office in Hastings, by downloading from the internet or by phoning the returning office.
Completed nominations must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, July 31.
Irish comedian Ed Byrne to headline comedy festival
Acclaimed Irish comedian Ed Byrne will bring his deliciously dark stand-up comedy to Hastings Toitoi stage at the end of the month with his Tragedy Plus Time show as part of the 2024 Laugh Your A** Off comedy festival.
Tragedy Plus Time has garnered five-star reviews and outstanding critical acclaim as “Best Reviewed Stand Up Show” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023.
Ed Byrne will bring his Tragedy Plus Time show to Hawke's Bay as part of the 2024 Laugh Your A** Off comedy festival.
In the show, Byrne will “mine the most tragic events in his life for laughs” in a performance that promises to be both poignant and uproariously funny.
The show will take place on Saturday July 27 at 8pm at Toitoi - Opera House. Tickets are available via Eventfinda and at the Hastings Isite.