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With Valentines day coming up on February 14th, we have some wonderful new floral gifts stylishly presented for your valentine. You can also sent Valentine e-cards from our website too!

In addition to our monthly online competition here on Roadworks, we're giving you the chance to win a romantic escapade at Chardy Ridge, Waiheke Island valued at $500. Simply order a gift online before February 10th to be in the draw.

Research as part of the World Internet Project has revealed some interesting facts about our online habits.

* 81 per cent of New Zealanders surveyed use the internet
* 83 per cent of users access information about products online
* 60 per cent buy things online
* 51 per cent pay bills
* 62 per cent make travel reservations or bookings

If you would like assistance with launching your business on the Web, or need a cost-effective means of promoting your existing online business, contact business@roadworks.co.nz.

I have lived in Kingsland since 1994 and have always enjoyed the offbeat character. The once gum-stained, grotty, 1980`s nowheresville pavement is now popular, with its blend of coffee, students, Goths, monied mums, speed-freaks, and all round regular folk.

The streets are definitely alive here, and there is always some kind of inspiration to be found from the landscape and faces - whether its the sound of death-metal through egg carton sound-proofed walls, skateboard wheels scorching the asphalt, confrontational street art slapped up under the cover of darkness, or the drunken screaming of a Xmas work-do that's gotten way out of hand.

Yeah, I live on New North Road. It`s our little bit of East Village...hee he

Check out my upcoming exhibition at Depot Artspace in Devonport from February 9th - 21st.

Coyle Park Auckland | February 10th

A free, fun, colourful, rainbow-family day at the park featuring performers, dancing, food stalls, bars and special events throughout the day. Afterwards join your favourite Fluffy and Ultra DJ’s for a fun evening of dancing and socialising that starts and finishes nice and early. Come in early to experience 309’s extremely tasty and complementary mixed tempura, sushi and chicken nibbles. www.myspace.com/fluffy_nz.

For other great Hero events, visit www.hero.org.nz

Whitford | February 24th

Ayrlies Gardens in Whitford are widely regarded as New Zealand’s greatest gardens, a magnet for overseas visitors as well as New Zealanders. Lovingly tended by Beverley McConnell and her gardeners for over 30 years, Ayrlies is situated in gently rolling country east of Auckland and features 12 acres of sweeping lawns, detailed plantings, ponds and waterways.

On Sunday 24 February, these famous gardens, which are open by appointment only, are the venue for The NBR New Zealand Opera’s fundraiser, ‘Summer Opera at Ayrlies’, an open-air concert of popular opera. Mrs McConnell says it’s a joy to host the event in her gardens. “I’m a huge supporter of NZ Opera and its activities. And there’s a natural symbiosis between beautiful singing and the magical surroundings of a country garden.”

MC Maggie Barry will take the audience through a series of arias and ensembles from favourite operas including La Bohème, Rigoletto and Carmen.

The artists include the much loved and acclaimed mezzo soprano Helen Medlyn, and talented singers from The NBR New Zealand Opera’s Intern programme – both Resident Artists and PwC Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists will be showcased. Claire Caldwell accompanies the singers.

Kim Fisher, President of Friends of the Opera, who manage the fundraiser, says this is a very special event on the Opera calendar. “The ambience is what makes it stand out. What could be more appealing than sitting back and enjoying an afternoon of fine singing amid the most magnificent of gardens? Come early and explore the gardens before sitting down to enjoy a picnic on the lawn (your own or a ‘Friends’ hamper) and listening to the concert,” he says.

Summer Opera at Ayrlies

Ayrlies Gardens, 125 Potts Rd, Whitford

Gates open 11.00am; Concert commences 2.00pm. Gardens open following concert until 6.00pm.

You are free to bring your own picnic lunch or pre-order a picnic hamper.

BOOKINGS phone (09) 379 4068

Auckland | Summer

Just what you've been waiting for... the much anticipated line-up for Summer Series 2008!

The first Summer Series kicks off at Albert Park on Sunday, February 10th from 12pm-7pm with the following fantastic acts:

SJD
The Coshercot Honeys
Unity Pacific
The Shades
Sonz Of Zion
Lawrence Arabia
Timmy Schumacher & MC Kyla

Our second series is also in Albert Park, on Sunday, March 2nd, from 12pm-7pm and the line-up is as follows:

Tyra & The Tornadoes
Tiki
Family Cactus
Scribe
An Emerald City
Bulletproof & MC Twincam
The New Telepathics

And last but certainly not least, the series will come to a close on Sunday, March 16th from 1pm to 5pm – at Henderson Park in Waitakere.

Tenement Yard
The Managers
Batucada Sound Machine
State Of Mind

Auckland | February 16th

Celebrating the year of the rat K Road styles. Street level entertainment, bad a** crafts, mad ethic eats, fruity performance art, dancing, human mayhem, hot local bands and major pandemonium all up your neighbourhood. Improv Bandits, Collapsing Cities, The Midnights, The Managers, Craftwerk and so much more  ...

Tahaki Reserve Auckland | Wednesday nights - February

The inaugural Movies in Parks series at Tahaki Reserve, Mt Eden is an exciting addition to the Music in Parks programme. There will be pre-show entertainment by small music ensembles before the main feature film is projected onto an inflated screen. Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy classics like Sleeping Dogs, Goodby Pork Pie, Whale Rider and more.

Omokoroa | February 9th

This very special show in Omokoroa, Tauranga will be held at Marchwood Farm and is proudly supported by MusicWorks.

This show will feature for the first time playing together Wizard & Oz, Dutch Tilders, George Washingmachine & Phil Manning. Tickets cost just $50 for adults, with children under 15yrs free and are available by calling 07 548 2283, by email to wizzyoz@nznet.gen.nz or from Ticketdirect.

Congratulations to Sue Conaghan who has won double tickets to this great event!

Ngaruawahia | February 15th - 17th

Waikato -Tainui’s 67 Marae will compete over three days in various cultural and sporting events including basketball, touch rugby, indoor bowls, netball and kapa haka.

There will also be entertainment, Marae expo tent, fashion and car show, heritage trail, talent quest and plans to stage the largest haka in the world.

A smoke and alcohol free and zero tolerance to domestic violence kaupapa has been adopted for this year’s festival, with organisers encouraging all Waikato-Tainui to attend and take part in the 2008 Tainui Festival

Lakefront Rotorua | February 9th 2008

'Make Mine Music' is the theme for this year's annual Lakeside musical extravaganza in Rotorua.

New Zealand’s "Mr. Lotto", Russell Harrison, is the Artistic Director for this event. He will lead a cast of entertainers and musicians in a programme that showcases the best of classical, Maori and contemporary music. The evening concludes with the Trust Power Fireworks at 10pm

Event Director Monty Morrison says, ‘this is the one icon event that all outdoor concertgoers book well ahead of time’.

The evening begins at 7pm but for those who like to arrive early with their picnic basket, the pre-concert entertainment begins at 4pm.

New Plymouth | Fri - Sun until March 16th

The festival's origins date back to 1953 when in commemoration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II a fountain with feature enhancing lights was installed in one of the lakes in Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. The first illuminations were created in the park in 1957, and from there displays grew alongside the Christmas Lights throughout the city streets.

The festival of lights itself started in 1993, and the TSB Bank Festival of Lights is now the longest running and most successful festival and arts event in Taranaki, attracting many thousands of visitors each year.

Wellington | Valentines Day

Celebrate Valentines night by treating your loved one to a romantic, peaceful night in the exotic surroundings of Wellington Zoo.

Wellington Zoo will be open from 5pm to 8.30pm for over 17s only. Pack a picnic and enjoy a romantic stroll through the Zoo. We have great entertainment lined up for you with live music and animal talks scheduled throughout the evening.

Wellington | February 22nd - March 16th

The Festival hosts the best in international and New Zealand culture. The 2008 programme embraces a broad range of styles and encompasses compelling theatre, enchanting music, irresistible dance, absorbing opera, the crème de la crème of writers and captivating visual arts.

With over 800 artists from 29 countries, the Festival runs throughout varied venues in Wellington with the central hub located on the picturesque waterfront. The programme also extends out into the greater Wellington region with travelling shows in Art on the Move. Check out Festival highlights.

So download the programme and book your trip to Wellington!

Christchurch | February 22nd - March 1st

Christchurch, the Garden City of New Zealand, once again will host the Festival of Flowers in 2008 - organised by the Christchurch Garden City Trust.

Every year, the Festival attracts thousands of residents, national visitors and overseas tourists to relish a spectacular array of events including the internationally acclaimed Christ Church Cathedral Floral Carpet and Wearable Flowers Parades, the Prize-Winning Garden Tours and much more...

Leigh Sawmill Cafe | February 22nd, 23rd, 24th

Tickets go on sale on February 11th for what will be one of the best gigs this summer. Playing three nights at Leigh's legendary Sawmill Cafe. Call the cafe to book your tickets and reserve a table for dinner at the same time!  Unfortunately the cafe's accommodation is fully booked over this period, so check out www.leighbythesea.co.nz or www.matakanacoast.com for further options.

Tickets are just $50 + BF.

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