Coming up this Saturday Dec 10th - Artrageous Market
Who wants boring Christmas presents! NO ONE!
Come find that perfect gift that no one else has and support local art!
Join us in Casabella Lane for an art market like no other!
Wet weather venue: central library location Garden Place.
Local artists stall holders:
There will be artworks, posters, prints, pottery, creative Tee's, art classes, charcoal portraits drawing (get yourself your own portrait done!) all sorts of amazing creations hand created, not mass produced!
You can even snag yourself a deal on art classes to get your creativity going!
Who can forget about food at Christmas!
There will be treats in Casabella Lane!
PLUS if that wasn't enough, live art, live music, human statues!
FREE LUNCH Street theatre will be bringing the entertainment.
Performances by Piper Blaster, Kyla Greening, Yesu and much much more.
We haven't forgotten creativity for kids.....there will be face painters and kids creative corner.
Family friendly!
Totally free!
Poster by artist Guy Moskon aka Moskon Review who will have original artworks for sale.
You catch Guy's work on walls for Boon Street Art Festival.
Brought to you by Free Lunch Street Theatre Company, AAD Ltd events, The Art Studio
Supported by Love The Centre, Hamilton Central Business Association
Hamilton woman’s $50 flax roses are helping her family get by
Marama Wade sits outside her River Rd home selling harakeke roses for $50, trying to keep food on the table and the rent paid.
The 54-year-old said the reason she’s out there is simple, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching.
“We’re broke. The reality is life is hard.”
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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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.7% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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