The Art of Photography with Waikato Photographic Society
Don’t Miss Our Open Night 2025 – With Special Guest Ashok Kochhar
The Waikato Photographic Society warmly invites you to an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, community, and the art of photography.
Featuring: Ashok Kochhar – Journey of an Artist: More Than Five Decades
“I have lived my life as flowing water. I have moved from one stream to another ever since I found the need for artistic expressions ... what a journey!” – Ashok Kochhar
What’s Happening?
- Be captivated by a talk from renowned artist Ashok Kochhar, sharing his extraordinary five-decade journey of artistic exploration.
- Discover the amazing benefits of joining the Waikato Photographic Society, including workshops, competitions, field trips, and a supportive community of passionate photographers.
- Learn how to join and take advantage of everything we offer!
Special Offer:
Anyone who joins the Waikato Photographic Society before 1 March 2025 will go into the draw to receive half their membership fee back.
Why Attend?
-Be inspired by Ashok Kochhar’s story and philosophy of “living as flowing water.”
-Meet like-minded photography enthusiasts and explore how we can help you develop your skills.
-Get a taste of what it’s like to be part of our creative and supportive community.
This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends and family! Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced photographer, or just curious, we’d love to meet you.
📌 Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.3% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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25.9% No
Giant tui takes flight on Te Awa River Ride Art Trail
Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.
The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the route, between central Cambridge and the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, is in the process of becoming a grand outdoor art gallery.
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