FREE Flax Weaving Classes
We are pleased to announce that we can again offer Raranga (flax weaving) beginner classes starting on Thursday 16th August at 7pm, 2018. These Thursday evening classes will run as an 8 week block course at the Good News Community Centre (78 Breckons Ave, Nawton). They are offered free to the community.
Our new and well achieved tutor Tuahana Clark began her passion for Raranga as a child as she observed her kuia weave for their marae. Tuahana is well versed in the art of traditional gathering and dyeing and has received many tohu (awards) from various education providers along with a Master of Arts in Tikanga Maori. This expertise and knowledge has allowed Tuahana (along with others) to produce over 70 whariki (mats) many wahakura (safe sleeping beds for babies) and korowai (cloak) for a local church.
Tuahana is passionate about sharing her skills and knowledge, is the Chairperson of Nga Hua O Te Rito Charitable Trust a group of enthusiastic weavers and President of Te Herenga Branch MWWL/l Maori Womens Welfare League based at Hemi Tapu.
Tuahana is married with four children, grandmother of six and great grandmother of two.
No experience is needed to attend this introductory course, but those who have weaving experience are also welcome to participate. These classes will help extend your own knowledge of a beautiful traditional art that will bring you and your whanau or family joy for many years and generations to come. These classes are open to all adults.
Please call the office to register on 850 5020 or email goodnewscommunitycentre@gmail.com
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The new addition close by the inland port on the outskirts of the city will augment the numerous multi-million dollar investments already there.
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He/She who makes it, sells it.
He/She who buys it, doesn't use it.
The user doesn't know they are using it.
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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? π»π¨π
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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37.2% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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62.8% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
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