Fakes & Forgeries NZ/Aotearoa 2025 ART Exhibit/Competition
Calling Rangitikei, Manawatu, Local National and International Artists!
A heads up for all established, potential and budding creatives across NZ/Aotearoa and beyond. Now is the time to start planning and creating your entries for the world in-famous biennial Fakes & Forgeries Art competition and exhibition, planned for Labour Week-end 2025.
Celebrating 18 years since its inception in 2007, F&F’s was inspired by Mangaweka born forger Karl Sim (aka C.F. Goldie) and will be held at the equally celebrated and vivid “Yellow Church” Art Gallery, in Mangawek, right on State Highway One!
The format is simple; Create an exact replica, A copy with a twist, or a completely new design, yet done in the style of a recognisable artist or artwork (say Picasso, Warhol, Constable or even a Colin McMahon!).
For a great insight into the event, see our TV1 Video interview from last time by Seven-Sharp at: www.youtube.com... OR just Google “Mangaweka Fakes & Forgeries / Karl Sim / Richard Aslett AND for a brilliant Radio NZ podcast "Mangaweka Forgery Capitol of NZ" visit; www.rnz.co.nz...
With a large ca$h prize pool for the winners, a fun day of events planned with art exhibitions, demonstrations, markets stalls, village-wide Garage Sales and even a Massive Book Fair planned! - See the upcoming Mangaweka Mega on here and be sure to mark Labour Weekend in your diaries... Now!
The main Art exhibition is open to three groups, Adult section, 16 years and under, plus a special collective school's category (the Schools category being run by the local schools, please contact for further info).
On-line entry forms will be available from Mid-August, watch here for the link or for more info contact Richard Aslett at mangawekagallery@xtra.co.nz or on 027 52 666 12 or see: www.mangawekagallery.com... - (the main Fakes & Forgeries exhibition will run at the 'Yellow Church' Gallery, SH1, until mid-December 2025).
SO... dig out your paints, canvases, clay, wood, steel or other multi-mediums and start creating your ‘Masterpieces’ for the legendary Fakes & Forgeries ART Exhibition/Competition 2023.
Mangaweka “Yellow Church” Gallery is open 10.30am-5pm most days & by appointment. Phone/Text 027 52 666 12 or visit the official website. Thanks!
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Poll: Are you prepared for an emergency?
The Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group have been tidying up their emergency response.
We want to know: Do you have an emergency plan and stored supplies at home? Do you have any suggestions for anyone looking to get their emergency response kit ready?
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30.8% Yes
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69.2% No
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