Ashhurst Weaving Studio: Open Day
Slow Woven Textile Studio will be open this Sunday, 1st of February, from 10am–4pm.
Come spend some time with me in the studio — learn about weaving, watch a live demonstration, and even make your own handwoven mug rug to take home for free. It takes about 15–20 minutes.
I’ve also created a special weaving display celebrating the work of Esther Nitschke MBE, my dear friend and weaving mentor, who sadly passed away earlier this week. It’s a small tribute to her remarkable legacy and influence on my work. 🧡
Sunday 1st February 10am-4pm
84 Glenburn Road (off Napier Rd), Ashhurst
Number 84 is at the very end of the road, so wind your way up the hill and you'll see a big orange flag at the very end. That's me. 🙃
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Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠
If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.3% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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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