Posts by Waikato Society of Potters
1694 days ago

Introduction to Pottery Wheel throwing and Hand building (Thursday mornings)

Waikato Society of Potters

Suitable for: Beginners and Intermediate
9:30 -12:30pm on Thursdays, 8 July – 29 July 2021 (4 weeks)

An introduction to pottery. During this course you will learn the basics of throwing a vessel on the wheel and the fundamental techniques involved in hand-building.

We will also cover firing and decoration with the aim of leaving the course with at least one finished piece. This course is suitable for beginners, however if you already have experience with clay — we can build on your experience and develop your skill set further.

Cost: Members $110; Non-members $140 (Clay and firing are extra)

Book online: www.eventspronto.co.nz... or in the studio. info@waikatopotters.co.nz

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29 minutes ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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21 days ago

Poll: Are you a Te Huia fan?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

All three Hamilton MPs appear to be united behind the retention of the Te Huia passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland, as well as potentially expanding it to Tauranga.

But whether Hamilton East’s Ryan Hamilton, Hamilton West’s Tama Potaka and soon-to-be Labour list MP Georgie Dansey have the combined power to shunt transport minister Chris Bishop and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon onto their line of thinking remains to be seen.

Are you a Te Huia fan? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a Te Huia fan?
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  • 19.1% No
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94 votes
19 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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