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Opera in the Park

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One of the country's most recognised infantry units, the 28th Maori Batallion, and one World War II's most famous battles at Monte Cassino, south-east of Rome, will be commemorated in the Far North in March as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations.

Te Waimate Mission will host an operatic concert featuring Whangarei-born soloist, Luke Bird, and the Opera North singers. Te Waimate Mission manager, Mita Harris, says the concert will have a distinctly Italian feel with singers performing a range of arias and wellknown musical numbers.

"The concert will celebrate 'Pride, Remembrance and Honour' - values associated with our soldiers - and proceeds from the concert will go towards sending a delegation to Italy to honour our fallen who died in the battle of Monte Cassino."

Luke Bird - the versatile Northland funny man, actor, singer and kapa haka exponent who last year landed the role of Monsieur Andre in the Wellington production of Phantom of the Opera - says he's "enormously excited" to be performing al fresco at Waimate.

Opera in the Park commences at 3pm on Saturday, March 15. Tickets are available through i-Sites in Paihia and Whangarei and through gate sales on the day.

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