It has a smoky two-stroke engine and a distinctive sound, but
the Trabant runs on the smell of an oily rag, which makes it
the perfect car to take on a road trip.
The Otago Theatre Trust has been put under the spotlight for
failing to gain impetus in its efforts to raise $2 million
for a backstage redevelopment at the Regent Theatre.
The Regent Theatre's general manager has warned the curtains
will come down on the theatre if $2 million cannot be raised
by the end of June to help redevelop the backstage area.
Dunedin North list MP Michael Woodhouse says it appears the
New Zealand Educational Institute is more interested in
"undermining" the implementation of National Standards than
it is in genuine engagement on the policy.