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609 days ago

A Rural Perspective - an exhibition by Manawatu artist Graham Christensen.

Natasha from Ashhurst - Pohangina

On now until the 30th of March at the Feilding Art Centre, 104 Manchester St, Feilding.

Open weekdays: 10am - 4pm, Saturdays: 10am - 1pm. Free entry.

Graham Christensen has lived much of his life on and around farms within the Manawatu/Rangitikei region. His father, grandfather and great grandfather were all farmers and from a young age Graham worked on shearing gangs and hay trucks before studying agriculture and going on to spend a lifetime within the sector. Now retired, Graham lives on a farm near Ashhurst and paints from a large light-filled studio – fittingly, a converted room at the back of the barn.

In this exhibition Graham takes his lived experience and captures moments in time that many of us will know and love from our own memories of rural New Zealand.

Graham regularly exhibits throughout the Manawatu/Rangitikei region and opens his private studio annually for the Art Trail Manawatu. He is frequently commissioned to paint pieces of sentimental value to celebrate anniversaries, special birthdays and retirement. His work is hung in homes, businesses and private collections throughout New Zealand and internationally.

More of Graham's work can be seen on his website: www.grahamchristensen.co.nz...

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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
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  • 10% No, it's unreasonable
    10% Complete
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2933 votes
1 day ago

Just dough it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Palmerston North

With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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1 day ago

Friday Quiz

Kevin from Awapuni

First Friday of the month today - that means it's Quiz Day at 309 Main Street ( next to Davis Trading )
Come and join us between 12.30 and 2.30 for 90 questions and lots of laughs . $3 entry .