Gig Information
We re back and ready to hit the ground running with another wild set! This time with Club Ruby and Mismatch, bands that you NEED to get amongst
Due to the unpredictable nature of things right now, we will only be accepting door charges. $10 entry can be paid with either cash or transfer to an account number that will be provided on the night
~Kin-Kachow~
The captivating and dynamic Alt Rock band, Kin-Kachow will hit the ground running with high tempo, electrifying sounds paired with some heart melting melodies. You ll catch yourself dancing along to this four piece whether it s in the from of salsa dancing or the humble head nod. Whichever works best for you! Kin-Kachow are currently working on their first release so be sure to catch us before we pull our goggles down and get busy!
We ll be playing your favourite (and some more obscure) DARK 1980s anthems until late.
Our last parties at Whammy were very busy, so make sure you get your tickets in advance!
Our history: We originated in Vancouver in Canada many years ago. In the last couple of years we ve thrown fantastic parties in NYC, London, Toronto, Montreal, Wellington and Auckland! We ve been in NZ for a year now!
How shall I dress on a night like this?
We strongly encourage wild outfits, costumes, leather, vinyl, lace, masks, wigs, giant hats, overly hairsprayed 80s hair, fishnets, Bowie/Specimen/Klaus Nomi/Steve Strange/Siouxsie channeling face makeup/face paint and the weird like to make this an extra special night! But we also want you to feel (somewhat) comfortable, so dress however you want
Northland tsunami alert: How the region s response went and what can be done better
12 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM
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An aerial shot shows the surge from last Friday s tsunami alert going into Tutukaka. Photo / Supplied
An aerial shot shows the surge from last Friday s tsunami alert going into Tutukaka. Photo / Supplied
Susan Botting is the Local Democracy Reporter for Northlandsusan.botting@northernadvocate.co.nz
Just over a week on from last Friday s tsunami evacuation alert for Northland, Susan Botting took a comprehensive look at how we handled it and what we can do better.
Northland s regional tsunami evacuation on March 5 was the biggest in New Zealand with tens of thousands shifting to higher ground along 3200 kilometres of coastline.
Leaders pleased with community s tsunami response despite burglaries
9 Mar, 2021 07:21 PM
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Aerial photos showing traffic on the Ōhope Hills after a tsunami warning on the Bay of Plenty coastline on March 5. Photo / File
Aerial photos showing traffic on the Ōhope Hills after a tsunami warning on the Bay of Plenty coastline on March 5. Photo / File
Charlotte is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Whakatane.
Eastern Bay leaders are stoked with how the Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki communities reacted to Friday s tsunami threat.
East Coast MP and Emergency Management Minister Kiri Allan along with Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki mayors Judy Turner and Lyn Riesterer were impressed with how quickly communities evacuated and the compassion shown for others during the long hours waiting on the all clear .