Sewing Group
Make what you like, in a group. Wednesday mornings starting 7 May, 2025 for 8 weeks. Or Thursday evenings starting 8 May, 2025 for 8 weeks.
Good company, sewing machines supplied, donated fabric, yarn and equipment on site.
Beginner, intermediate, or looking for some advanced fun? Each week, Amanda and the group will offer strategies, tips, tricks, homemade cake and a hot drink. Join us at Waimarie and register now: email Jillian admin@waimarie.org.
Waimarie Hamilton East Community House, 53 Wellington St,
Hamilton East. 07 858 3453.
Tourism manufacturer pulls plug in Oz, powers up in Hamilton
A major global tourism operator is ditching production in Australia and jumping across the Tasman to Hamilton.
Tourism Holdings Limited have announced they are closing its manufacturing factory in Brisbane effective December 19 and are transitioning all production to Action Manufacturing in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Some Choice News!
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!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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18% Hmm, maybe?
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10.4% Yes!
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