This October at Feilding Art Centre
There are opportunities to make, see, buy, and exhibit great art. The listings below are a small sample of what’s happening over the next few weeks, so make sure you check out all the details at www.feildingartsociety.com...
Make:
THIS SATURDAY from 10am to 1pm, join Kylie Wardlaw for a beginners’ landscape painting class in which you will learn how to translate a photograph into a bespoke piece of art. All materials are provided, and a fun time is guaranteed. You’ll walk away with a beautiful piece of art and the skills to continue creating at home.
See:
Karen Sinclair’s Diversity Unleashed Exhibition continues through to October 11. The survey of new works explores Karen’s creative journey through subject matter, styles and media, generating a body of “contemporary eclectic” art.
Buy:
We have a heap of new stock in the Feilding Art Centre shop, including some wonderful new baskets by @AngelCrabWildWeaving!
Exhibit:
Applications for the 2022 Art Awards are open until 4pm October 7. If you’re an artist looking for an opportunity to showcase your work, why not enter your best new work? Register online or at the Art Centre.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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