315 days ago

The Art of Photography with Waikato Photographic Society

Jacqui from Huntington

Don’t Miss Our Open Night 2025 – With Special Guest Ashok Kochhar

The Waikato Photographic Society warmly invites you to an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, community, and the art of photography.


Featuring: Ashok Kochhar – Journey of an Artist: More Than Five Decades
“I have lived my life as flowing water. I have moved from one stream to another ever since I found the need for artistic expressions ... what a journey!” – Ashok Kochhar

What’s Happening?

- Be captivated by a talk from renowned artist Ashok Kochhar, sharing his extraordinary five-decade journey of artistic exploration.
- Discover the amazing benefits of joining the Waikato Photographic Society, including workshops, competitions, field trips, and a supportive community of passionate photographers.
- Learn how to join and take advantage of everything we offer!
Special Offer:
Anyone who joins the Waikato Photographic Society before 1 March 2025 will go into the draw to receive half their membership fee back.

Why Attend?

-Be inspired by Ashok Kochhar’s story and philosophy of “living as flowing water.”
-Meet like-minded photography enthusiasts and explore how we can help you develop your skills.
-Get a taste of what it’s like to be part of our creative and supportive community.

This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends and family! Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced photographer, or just curious, we’d love to meet you.

📌 Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

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More messages from your neighbours
15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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!

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2 hours ago

Tourism manufacturer pulls plug in Oz, powers up in Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.2% Complete
  • 17.3% Hmm, maybe?
    17.3% Complete
  • 10.5% Yes!
    10.5% Complete
352 votes