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Paul Gadsby’s most recent collection of work, “Takeaways” captures environmental issues and people’s impact on native bird species and their habitat. The large vibrant paintings are showing at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History until July 28th.
Takeaways is Gadsby’s first solo … View morePaul Gadsby’s most recent collection of work, “Takeaways” captures environmental issues and people’s impact on native bird species and their habitat. The large vibrant paintings are showing at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History until July 28th.
Takeaways is Gadsby’s first solo exhibition at Aratoi and nicely complements the WAI and WATER\WAY shows that have been drawing busloads of schoolchildren for Aratoi’s free education programme, kindly supported by Masterton Trust Lands Trust and T G Macarthy Trust.
Exhibition opening: Friday 31 May, 5.30pm.
Artist talk: Saturday 1st June 11am.
Exhibition continues until 28th June.
Open daily, 10-4.
All welcome.
Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?
Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.
Your local … View moreDoes your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?
Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.
Your local qualified technicians use only genuine Fisher & Paykel parts, and provide a 12-month warranty on all repairs.
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to … View moreNominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.
A woman who was discovered in her Masterton house with severe head injuries on Monday has died. Pol…
Get wiggy with the Child Cancer Foundation this Wig Wednesday the 19th of June!
Last year’s Wig Wednesday raised over $100,000 for the foundation which provides personalised support for hundreds of Kiwi kids and their families every year. This year, we hope to make Wig Wednesday even bigger … View moreGet wiggy with the Child Cancer Foundation this Wig Wednesday the 19th of June!
Last year’s Wig Wednesday raised over $100,000 for the foundation which provides personalised support for hundreds of Kiwi kids and their families every year. This year, we hope to make Wig Wednesday even bigger and better so that we can continue to provide this essential support.
All you need to do is register your school, business or community group, wear a wig (borrowed, made or bought) and make a donation on the 19th. For more information, you can view our website here or just register directly here.
#wigwednesday
#childcancerfoundation
Lila is approx 3 years old - she is not in calf. She is friendly, comes running when you go out to the paddock, loves scratches. I was going to use her as a house cow, but working fulltime now it is just not going to happen, and we are running short on grass for her. Buyer must be nait … View moreLila is approx 3 years old - she is not in calf. She is friendly, comes running when you go out to the paddock, loves scratches. I was going to use her as a house cow, but working fulltime now it is just not going to happen, and we are running short on grass for her. Buyer must be nait registered. We don't have loading facilities, but may be able to get her to a yard on a horsefloat, or if you had a horsefloat to pick her up, even better. Reasonable offers please.
This is the theme of this year's Youth Week, a nationwide festival of events to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people, on now until May 26th.
Organised every May by Ara Taiohi, the week inspires us to value, support, and affirm the diversity of young people in our … View moreThis is the theme of this year's Youth Week, a nationwide festival of events to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people, on now until May 26th.
Organised every May by Ara Taiohi, the week inspires us to value, support, and affirm the diversity of young people in our society. The goal of Youth Week is to make Aotearoa a country where young people are vibrant and optimistic and are supported and encouraged to take up challenges. 💙💪
#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople
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