Posts by Franklin Arts Centre
1235 days ago

Auaha Haukura

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Auaha Haukura showcases the joint practice of Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson. Through sculptural forms created in luminous neon and stitched in crochet the artists explore their connection to this world and the next, and the practice of matauranga māori (māori knowledge).

Auaha Haukura
Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson
Franklin Arts Centre
20 August - 8 October

Exhibition opening:
Saturday 20 August, 10am

FREE ACTIVITIES:

Making rainbows
Thursday 8 September, 10am – 1pm
Join artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson for a free crochet workshop to learn the basics, meet others and have fun! All materials are provided.


Pin Loom Woven Pot Stand
Tuesday 6 and Saturday 10 September, 10am – 2:30pm
Using Lissy and Rudi’s vibrant range of yarns, learn how to weave a pot stand using a pin loom. Emboss your pot by playing with stitching in bright and neon colours to create your own joyous and practical homeware.

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More messages from your neighbours
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.7% Yes
    41.7% Complete
  • 33.5% Maybe?
    33.5% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
588 votes
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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