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1216 days ago

Introduction to Pottery Wheel throwing and Hand building (Thursday mornings)

Waikato Society of Potters

Suitable for: Beginners and Intermediate
9:30 -12:30pm on Thursdays, 8 July – 29 July 2021 (4 weeks)

An introduction to pottery. During this course you will learn the basics of throwing a vessel on the wheel and the fundamental techniques involved in hand-building.

We will also cover firing and decoration with the aim of leaving the course with at least one finished piece. This course is suitable for beginners, however if you already have experience with clay — we can build on your experience and develop your skill set further.

Cost: Members $110; Non-members $140 (Clay and firing are extra)

Book online: www.eventspronto.co.nz... or in the studio. info@waikatopotters.co.nz

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4 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?
  • 89.1% Yes, it's fair
    89.1% Complete
  • 10.2% No, it's unreasonable
    10.2% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
3032 votes
1 day ago

Are you following the water charge discussions at Hamilton City Council?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton city councillors have taken tangible steps towards a new water regime that will see a charge based on their property’s capital valuation in their rates bill for the first time next year.

The council voted unanimously on Thursday on a series of direction-setting decisions in relation to the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan Amendments.

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1 day ago

Poll: What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One hundred new jobs will be created in Hamilton as the city becomes the lunchbox of the nation.

All frozen school lunches from Kaitaia to Bluff will be made in Pukete in a purpose built plant operated by The School Lunch Collective.

What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?
  • 62.5% I support it
    62.5% Complete
  • 16.7% I don't support it
    16.7% Complete
  • 20.8% I'm not really bothered
    20.8% Complete
24 votes