Hutt Youth Wins Award at National Art Exhibition
Fletcher O'Hagen from Lower Hutt received the youth award at the opening of the National Watercolour Exhibition at the Academy Galleries. Judge and guest artist, Brian Baxter, commented that Fletcher's painting of Mt Ruapehu is a mature work for a junior artist.
The exhibition features around 300 paintings by artists from all over New Zealand ranging in size from large to small and all paintings are for sale.
Splash 2022 is open daily from 10 - 5pm daily until Sunday 20 Nov and entry is free. Academy Galleries 1 Queens Wharf Wellington
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.4% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
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