Reefton revival - small town sniffs gold fever
13 minutes to read The rock face is a dripping mask of greywacke and argillite, illuminated by the lights of the jumbo , as the rock drilling machine is known in mining jargon. The diamond drills extend toward the tunnel s end, manipulated by twin booms. Once the drilling is complete, explosives finish the job and the tunnel advances at a rate of about 8 metres a day.
The drills are silent for the moment but despite the damp, the air is dusty. And the tunnel is filled with the thrum of the ventilation system and the low rumble of a huge front-end loader. Back and forth it travels between the rubble in the tunnel s depths and the surface, a length of some 300m.
Masculinity Is Changing: How Lumin Is Building A Brand For A New Generation
By Darwish Gani, Co-Founder, Lumin
There is a profound shift that’s happening within our culture: The perception of masculinity is changing so that, as when faced with any societal change, brands will need to adapt. I am a strong believer that groundbreaking brands are built on more than just great products and great marketing they are also built at the right time.
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Here are some statistics and observations about male grooming that we believe signal the coming men s wellness trend.
Review: Single Asian Female, Auckland Theatre Company
5 May, 2021 12:00 AM
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Kat Tsz Hung is a powerhouse as Pearl in Single Asian Female. Photo / Andi Crown.
NZ Herald
The gloriously realised set of
Single Asian Female is visible before the show begins – rows of beautiful lanterns glowing behind a luminous neon sign for the Golden Phoenix Cafe, the biggest example of the rich red that permeates the set.
Then once the lights dim, the sign transforms into a karaoke machine, and we are introduced to our heroine Pearl belting out
I Will Survive in broken English, drawing the audience into her story with a boisterous, bitter monologue sang to the tune of Gloria Gaynor s hit.
Cape Codâs stylish new Airstream hotel is a lesson in high-density luxury camping
Even with the trailers being so close together, AutoCamp takes glamping to a new level.
By Christopher Muther Globe Staff,Updated May 5, 2021, 12:09 p.m.
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The author s Airstream hotel room at AutoCamp Cape Cod.Christopher Muther/Globe Staff
FALMOUTH â Under the cover of darkness, with a steady rain soaking my shirt, I carefully looked for any sign of life. When I was convinced that I was completely alone, save for a raccoon watching me with a bewildered expression, I turned on my lantern, pulled out a measuring tape, and went to work.