Renowned weaver opening her studio to the public 15 & 16 October
Renowned fibre artist Esther Nitschke MBE has been spinning, weaving and teaching workshops for nearly 60 years. Her long history of awards and accolades include three woven garments held in the collection at Te Papa and in 1994 she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to weaving.
Esther is opening her Feilding studio as part of the Art Trail Manawatu to exhibit a range of work including woven and knitted garments, hand-dyed silk scarves and her beautiful wool blankets and cushions.
Esther will be onsite to do demonstrations and discuss her lifetimes work. Everyone is welcome, whether you are visiting as part of the Art Trail Manawatu or dropping in independently.
The studio will be open 10am – 4pm on the 15th and 16th of October.
Esther Nitschke Weaving Studio
7 Ranui Place, Feilding
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.7% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
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