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11 days ago

Watercolour Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

🎨 Watercolour Art Classes
Gain a creative experience with watercolour painting! Learn new techniques, express yourself, and enjoy the process in a fun and supportive environment.

Limited spots available, book now👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz … View more
🎨 Watercolour Art Classes
Gain a creative experience with watercolour painting! Learn new techniques, express yourself, and enjoy the process in a fun and supportive environment.

Limited spots available, book now👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato #artnz #watercolour

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12 days ago

TUI medical - cost of accessing healthcare

Serafina from Forest Lake

I don't know who remembers this far back but when Tui first came out they had free appointments for anyone with a community services card, after they hit a certain point of enrollment they upped the fees on those community service card holders

Recently I have had an extraordinarily terrible … View more
I don't know who remembers this far back but when Tui first came out they had free appointments for anyone with a community services card, after they hit a certain point of enrollment they upped the fees on those community service card holders

Recently I have had an extraordinarily terrible experience in regards to the cost of accessing healthcare, I'm going to make it very clear that this is not a complaint about the standard of care I received from the staff, but I have left some feedback and their Google reviews for their Te Rapa facility

But when I went into the place I was told that it would cost $100 to get a simple medical certificate so that I would not have my payments cut off via a very different state owned body in this country.
I am in the position of requiring surgery before I am able to regain use of my dominant hand

After much harassment and threats of getting cut off by that state owned body was able to eventually get a medical certificate from a completely different Doctors Service but even at this place it was a substantial cost

I have to say that dealing with the state-owned body was not pleasant either given that the last time I had asked them for help with something the staff member was incredibly abusive and despite filing a complaint about it nearly a year ago had to do so again in January
But thankfully these people record their phone calls for quality assurances don't they?
I am yet to receive a proper response to either of these complaints

Has anyone out there had similar issues dealing with either the state-owned body or tui medical in regards to accessing proper healthcare after the current government has gutted the funding to our public health care system?

I cannot be the only one out there going through this

12 days ago

Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, there's something for everyone. Connect, create, and explore your artistic journey in a fun and welcoming space.

Limited spaces available – sign up today!


www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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12 days ago

What are you doing for Waitangi Day?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.

To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.

What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the … View more
Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.

To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.

What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 days ago

David Seymour and iwi set to face off at Waitangi

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Two senior Waikato Māori leaders say politicians can expect some very heated kōrero directed towards them at Waitangi on Wednesday.

A pōwhiri for politicians is set to get underway at 11am on the Upper Treaty Grounds ahead of Thursday’s Waitangi Day celebrations.

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12 days ago

Ladies Arts Mornings

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.

Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised … View more
Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.

Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention in our intimate group setting.
Snacks: A complimentary light snack to fuel your creative journey.
Convenient Parking: Free parking right outside the studio.

Starts Friday 14th February - 11th April
9.30am - 11.30am, 9x weeks - $90
or pay $15 dollars each time.

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12 days ago

Childrens Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Our focus this term is children aged 5yrs to 8yrs for personal growth and creative well being in a safe & happy environment. Your child will play, stretch their imagination, and expand their creativity.

Starts Wednesday 12th February - 2nd April
4pm - 5.30pm
$85 for the term, 8 x weeks
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Our focus this term is children aged 5yrs to 8yrs for personal growth and creative well being in a safe & happy environment. Your child will play, stretch their imagination, and expand their creativity.

Starts Wednesday 12th February - 2nd April
4pm - 5.30pm
$85 for the term, 8 x weeks
5 - 9 years old

Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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12 days ago

Acrylics Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.
Materials supplied for the first two … View more
You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.
Materials supplied for the first two classes, after this you must bring your own.
Starts Monday 10th February - 7th April

9.30am -11.30am, 9 weeks $165

Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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12 days ago

Mindfulness Art Therapy for Adults

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Your Arts Therapist will guide you through a step-by-step process, providing personal support in a small group setting. You’ll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and try creative mindfulness exercises. Past participants have discovered new ways to view personal challenges and felt happier … View moreYour Arts Therapist will guide you through a step-by-step process, providing personal support in a small group setting. You’ll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and try creative mindfulness exercises. Past participants have discovered new ways to view personal challenges and felt happier within themselves.

Starts Wednesday 12th February - 2nd April

9.30am - 11.30am, 8x weeks - $165

Book here - artsforhealth.co.nz

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12 days ago

What are your thoughts on this 80kph stretch?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Truckies want the 80kph speed limit on the Napier-Taupō highway back at 100kph, even though crash stats point to fewer crashes under the lower limit.

Trucking companies spoken to by the Waikato Times said speed wasn’t the issue - the main problem on New Zealand’s roads was “idiot … View more
Truckies want the 80kph speed limit on the Napier-Taupō highway back at 100kph, even though crash stats point to fewer crashes under the lower limit.

Trucking companies spoken to by the Waikato Times said speed wasn’t the issue - the main problem on New Zealand’s roads was “idiot drivers”.

What are your thoughts on this 80kph stretch? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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13 days ago

Childrens Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

🎨 Give your child the chance to express themselves through art in a safe, supportive space. Our classes help boost creativity, confidence, and emotional growth.

Limited spaces available, book now 👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato #artnz

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13 days ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Involve yourself in the lively world of watercolour, paint, and sculpture, while mastering a variety of fundamental and intermediate art techniques. Improve your creative skills, have some fun and meet like minded people. Monday classes offer a socialable place for beginners, intermediate and … View moreInvolve yourself in the lively world of watercolour, paint, and sculpture, while mastering a variety of fundamental and intermediate art techniques. Improve your creative skills, have some fun and meet like minded people. Monday classes offer a socialable place for beginners, intermediate and returning students. All materials and equipment is supplied.
Starts Monday 10th February - 7th April
9.30am -11.30am, 9 x Sessions $165

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40 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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