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Children’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity. Our children’s art therapy sessions support kids who experience worries, stress, social challenges, or big emotions, offering steady guidance and … View moreChildren’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity. Our children’s art therapy sessions support kids who experience worries, stress, social challenges, or big emotions, offering steady guidance and space to explore at their own pace.
These small-group sessions are designed for children who benefit from a peaceful environment where they can make art, talk about their feelings, and try new ways to solve problems. Each week blends creativity and wellbeing in a warm, supportive setting. Many families find art therapy especially helpful during times of change, pressure at school, or emotional overwhelm.
Children aged 5-8 Years Time: 3.45pm - 4.45pm class
Children aged 9 -12 Years Time: 5.15pm - 6.15pm class
Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.
Discover… View moreIf you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.
Discover how to see like an artist, create depth with shading, and express mood through line and texture. These supportive beginners drawing classes helps you to build real creative confidence while exploring different materials and styles.
Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!
All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!
All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.
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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.
A good start, but plenty more work to do yet.
That’s the theme of a report into Hamilton’s Mangakōtukutuku College as its new principal works to turn the troubled school around.
Discover watercolour painting in a relaxed, supportive watercolour class designed for beginners and returning artists. These sessions will guide you through paint and watercolour control, colour mixing, washes, composition and perspective.
Each watercolour class will help you to develop new … View moreDiscover watercolour painting in a relaxed, supportive watercolour class designed for beginners and returning artists. These sessions will guide you through paint and watercolour control, colour mixing, washes, composition and perspective.
Each watercolour class will help you to develop new technical skills, become more confident in this medium, and increase your understanding of paint, walking away with a toolbox of new skills by the end of the term. This is a small class of 8 people only to allow plenty of tutor access.
Tuesdays - 3rd February - 24th March or
Fridays - 30th January - 27th March
Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
The new name of the Waikato Regional Theatre has been revealed in the lead-up to its opening next week, with Bank of New Zealand snapping up the rights.
Police searching for a missing swimmer in the Waikato River have instead found the body of another man missing since August.
The body, found in a vehicle on Monday evening, is believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown, Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said in a … View morePolice searching for a missing swimmer in the Waikato River have instead found the body of another man missing since August.
The body, found in a vehicle on Monday evening, is believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown, Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said in a statement.
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While many tried to escape the heat, www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|young waka ama paddlers were working up a sweat|.
The 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals began at Lake Karāpiro on Sunday.
Do you know anyone in the waka ama nationals? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View moreWhile many tried to escape the heat, www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|young waka ama paddlers were working up a sweat|.
The 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals began at Lake Karāpiro on Sunday.
Do you know anyone in the waka ama nationals? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Callum McFarlane picks his way down the narrow track to Papanui Point knowing exactly what has happened there before.
More than 20 people have died on the jagged west coast outcrop, yet on a clear, blue-sky day early in the new year, he was back — chasing a feed and trusting his experience to … View moreCallum McFarlane picks his way down the narrow track to Papanui Point knowing exactly what has happened there before.
More than 20 people have died on the jagged west coast outcrop, yet on a clear, blue-sky day early in the new year, he was back — chasing a feed and trusting his experience to keep him safe.
See what everyday life at a Ryman village is really like - from a range of living options to premium amenities on your doorstep.
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in … View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide
Pretty as a Bow Glass Mugs 2 Pack by dusk
Pretty as a Bow Tea Pot 500ml by dusk
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Children’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M
Product Recalls: Toys
⚠️Asbestos risk in Glow Sand Art
Bath Unicorn Toy Set - sold at 5MAX
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Naked Sunday Collagen Glow Priming Lotion - Sold at Mecca Beauty and Naked Sunday online
Product Recalls: Electronics
Labka hot glue gun TY-G1001A 20w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Labka hot glue gun TY-G4001A 40w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Product Recalls: Other
Anko Small Gel Pak and Anko Large Gel Pak - Sold at Kmart
Giant Animator and Liv Adore Bicycles
Various Seatbelt extenders / extension straps sold via Kogan (by seller 'A.L.E. Trading')
Various Seatbelt adjusters / Seatbelt extenders sold via Kogan (by seller 'Sensual Sale')
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
The adoptive father of a man missing in the Waikato River has described the horrifying moment his son was pulled under by a whirlpool in the middle of the river.
As of Sunday afternoon, Teananga Tiotia, 25, remained missing in the river. However, his adoptive parents, Tiotia Kaueata and Tema … View moreThe adoptive father of a man missing in the Waikato River has described the horrifying moment his son was pulled under by a whirlpool in the middle of the river.
As of Sunday afternoon, Teananga Tiotia, 25, remained missing in the river. However, his adoptive parents, Tiotia Kaueata and Tema Teroko - who is the missing man’s older sister - said they were under no illusions regarding his likely fate.
Looking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 8-week Altered Book Workshop at Arts for Health Hamilton and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.
What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare your book
… View moreLooking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 8-week Altered Book Workshop at Arts for Health Hamilton and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.
What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare your book
- How to create pockets, tuckspots, removable tags/cards.
- Collage and mixed media page decoration techniques using gesso, mod podge and other adhesives, acrylic paints and stamps.
- Ways to incorporate your treasures into the book.
Why Try an Altered Book Workshop?
- Relax and unwind through hands-on creativity
- Explore new art techniques in a friendly space
- Make something deeply personal and meaningful.
- Enjoy time dedicated to your creative well being
Book now at artsforhealth.co.nz
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