711 days ago

Hutt Youth Wins Award at National Art Exhibition

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery

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

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More messages from your neighbours
7 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 23.7% Yes
    23.7% Complete
  • 75.6% No
    75.6% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
2659 votes
4 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.9% Yes
    67.9% Complete
  • 28.9% No
    28.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
2507 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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