Last weaving session Houghton Monthly Raranga
This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.
💚 Session Times
• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)
Information
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Houghton Valley Community Hall, warmly invites you to:
Monthly Flax Weaving Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.
Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.
💚 What to Bring
• New weavers: 5–10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors,
• an old towel (if you have one)
• Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
• Returning weavers: 30–40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
• Some tools are available to borrow
• Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
• Please take any leftover harakeke home with you
💚 Koha appreciated, not required
If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.
Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com
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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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"Christmas Ukulele Jam" <> Island Bay <> Sat 13th Dec
Tinsel up and come along to play and sing some most-loved Christmas carols and Christmas songs.
7pm, 88 The Parade, Island Bay. Doors open 6.30pm.
Bring a friend or the family, your guitar or ukulele, whistle or fiddle - all acoustic instruments are welcome. If you'd just like to sing, that's great!
Bring a music stand and a tablet to access the songbook - here: heyzine.com...
There will also be paper songbooks on the night.
The church is 100m city side of the Island Bay shops. Good off-street parking right there.
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