
The Art of Photography with Waikato Photographic Society
Don’t Miss Our Open Night 2025 – With Special Guest Ashok Kochhar
The Waikato Photographic Society warmly invites you to an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, community, and the art of photography.
Featuring: Ashok Kochhar – Journey of an Artist: More Than Five Decades
“I have lived my life as flowing water. I have moved from one stream to another ever since I found the need for artistic expressions ... what a journey!” – Ashok Kochhar
What’s Happening?
- Be captivated by a talk from renowned artist Ashok Kochhar, sharing his extraordinary five-decade journey of artistic exploration.
- Discover the amazing benefits of joining the Waikato Photographic Society, including workshops, competitions, field trips, and a supportive community of passionate photographers.
- Learn how to join and take advantage of everything we offer!
Special Offer:
Anyone who joins the Waikato Photographic Society before 1 March 2025 will go into the draw to receive half their membership fee back.
Why Attend?
-Be inspired by Ashok Kochhar’s story and philosophy of “living as flowing water.”
-Meet like-minded photography enthusiasts and explore how we can help you develop your skills.
-Get a taste of what it’s like to be part of our creative and supportive community.
This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends and family! Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced photographer, or just curious, we’d love to meet you.
📌 Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening. We look forward to seeing you there!


What historical moment lives on in your memory?
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?


Were you surprised to see this cleaned off the next day?
Tagbusters have performed an Anzac Day miracle restoring the Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga sculpture at the Hamilton Gardens entrance to its former glory.
Two Tagbusters’ technicians toiled for two hours on Saturday removing spray paint defacing and desecrating the prominent Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga sculpture at the entrance to Hamilton Gardens.
Were you surprised to see this cleaned off the next day? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).


Poll: Are you following the progress of the Te Rapa supermarket development?
A speed limit drop from 80kph to 60kph for a controversial and key section of Wairere Dr near The Base looks set for sign-off at Wednesday’s city council meeting.
If okayed by councillors and then subsequently approved by the NZ Transport Agency, the move will end what’s been an ongoing controversy over the limit reduction.
Are you following the progress of the Te Rapa supermarket development? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12.5% Yes, can't wait
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25% Sort of
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62.5% No