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Also sometimes called a Camel Seat or Camel Saddle Stool. Purchased in Sharjah (UAE) around 1990.
Could be used as a decorative item, footstool, or whatever. Brass feet and inlaid decoration.
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Ready to make a real impact at some exciting upcoming events?
These volunteer roles are your chance to step in, connect and give back.
Register your interest now by searching the role ID numbers (#9050 and #9044) on our website.
EMBROIDERED FEATHER CLASS
Not long to go now. Get your name down ASAP!
A brand new, exciting workshop at our rooms for Friday 13 June for all levels of experience. The project has a choice of two colour ways, using metal thread, paint and stitching on silk and is run by Caroline Strachan, Textile… View moreEMBROIDERED FEATHER CLASS
Not long to go now. Get your name down ASAP!
A brand new, exciting workshop at our rooms for Friday 13 June for all levels of experience. The project has a choice of two colour ways, using metal thread, paint and stitching on silk and is run by Caroline Strachan, Textile Artist, Waikanae. Only two places left!
Cost of a full day workshop is $45. A kit is provided.
Contact Donna 0212550519 or donna.kennedy72@outlook.com
WEAVERS GROUP
Do you weave or would like to weave? Come and join us, 2nd Wednesdays at 1.30pm, 4th Fridays at 10.00am at the Waikanae Arts & Craft Rooms, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome!
Contact Prue Oxley, 027 844 7296
It's the final round of the season and we're hosting Moana Pasifika. It's Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Bronze Adult tickets -
*Offer only for the first 1,000 tickets sold!
A huge thank you to our incredible Mahi Aroha Awards 2025 judges for generously giving their time, insight and aroha to this year’s selection process. From left to right: Kate Tibbitts, Lindy Young, Rachel Brandt, VW SIGN, Karen Smith and Teana McDonald. Your mahi reviewing over 60 inspiring … View moreA huge thank you to our incredible Mahi Aroha Awards 2025 judges for generously giving their time, insight and aroha to this year’s selection process. From left to right: Kate Tibbitts, Lindy Young, Rachel Brandt, VW SIGN, Karen Smith and Teana McDonald. Your mahi reviewing over 60 inspiring nominations across four award categories is deeply appreciated!
Not pictured: Judith Hatton. Thank you also for your invaluable contribution.
Finalists will be announced at the Mahi Aroha Awards ceremony on 18 June. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
Who to believe, a salesman a my front door or Consumer New Zealand?
A person at my door (5pm Sunday) wanted to persuade me to change both my internet and electricity suppliers to a combined package with Mercury. At his request, I supplied him with a typical monthly electricity bill. Without a … View moreWho to believe, a salesman a my front door or Consumer New Zealand?
A person at my door (5pm Sunday) wanted to persuade me to change both my internet and electricity suppliers to a combined package with Mercury. At his request, I supplied him with a typical monthly electricity bill. Without a moment’s pause for thought or consideration of what I had provided, he launched into a well practised flood of words describing how much better I could do with Mercury than with my current supplier, Power Shop. I agreed that he could email me a document describing what Mercury could provide under a 1-year contract and asked me to promise to reply to the email. I agreed though I made it clear that I was not likely to be convinced to change.
After he left I immediately visited Consumer New Zealand’s web site, knowing what I would find and replied to his email with an inner smile, wondering what, if any, impact it might have on him and his salesmanship:
"You visited me at 43 Burn St, Levin, about 5pm this evening. When you left I visited Consumer NZ to check their latest survey on consumer satisfaction with power companies. Basically, I don't trust large companies of any kind, and the larger, the less confidence I would have in their behaviour and service. Furthermore, so far as I am concerned, the goals of salesmanship are focussed on persuasion, not on reality."
"I quote from the survey results:
Note that Mercury came 10th and Contact was bottom in consumer approval.
"The best power companies
"Powershop and Frank Energy tied in first place this year, both scoring 67% for customer satisfaction.
“Powershop and Frank Energy have achieved our People’s Choice award. It's the seventh time in 10 years that Powershop has taken out the accolade – a commendable achievement.”
Frank Energy’s customers rate it highly for having competitive pricing, while Powershop customers rate it for its value for money."
"Disappointingly, the two power providers at the bottom of the pack had the largest market share. Mercury took tenth place, and Contact came in last at eleventh."
“Bundling power, phone and broadband plans is appealing as it offers the ‘one-stop-shop' convenience of paying only one bill. However, bundled plans can cost households more financially. Our survey results highlight that bundling could cost you in the satisfaction stakes, too.”
Thank you, Consumer NZ!!!
For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us.
Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. One year? That’s nice. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts.
You feel it in the little things, like the … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us.
Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. One year? That’s nice. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts.
You feel it in the little things, like the barista who knows your coffee order, the gardener who prunes your roses just right, and friends who feel like family.
That’s trust built over time, through shared experiences, thoughtful gestures and communities who care. It’s that feeling of trust that sets us apart.
Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
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