Community Art Courses Beginning
Hi there,
Our Art Development courses are beginning again for our local arts community this week. A few spaces left for age 9 through to adults.
Come and join us and learn how to do that lovely drawing or painting for yourself or that special someone in your life. (Xmas is just around the corner!) Or try your hand at clay work or Sculpture for a change. You can research your own themes/ideas and work at your own pace to get them done. Your tutor will explain the techniques you will need and encourage you to explore different media along the way.
Hope to hear from you.
The image below is from a field out at The Farmhouse Cafe in Clevedon. Small oil painting study by Megan Murphy. (Tutor, Owner of MEGANZ SVA)
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
Click read more for more information.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.