Artist Showcase: Tineke McLean
Not long after immigrating to New Zealand from the Netherlands in 1981, Tineke started a journey with art, creating original applique wall hangings. She exhibited at a gallery in Parnell, Auckland, and accepted several large commissions. All that stopped when her husband passed away in 1989.
After a long break, Tineke started a part-time job as a pottery decorator in 1994 remarried. Four years later, she discovered the magic and temperament of watercolours. Saying goodbye to pots and embarking on yet another medium was exciting and challenging. Tineke participated in art shows and sold well until a friend invited her to join her for a short-term course at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland. From then, her focus shifted to acrylic paints – a medium she found bold and enticing. She found herself experimenting with new styles, and never looked back.
Now working from a studio at her home in Palmerston North, Tineke creates art that is varied and colourful. Drawing inspiration from nature, her works often feature birds or depict landscapes. However, she also dabbles with semi-abstract subject matter.
Tineke is a regular exhibitor at Manawatu Art Expo and her work, ‘Birch Grove’ (pictured), is currently on display at Feilding Art Centre.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16% Hmm, maybe?
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10.8% Yes!
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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