Open Day Saturday 13 April
The Waikato Society of Potters invites you to the Big Day of Clay!
Saturday 13th April, 10am – 2pm
Ward Park Arts Centre, 2 Seddon Rd, Hamilton
Come along, sling some mud, and find out why making things out of clay is so good for the soul. It's also a great opportunity to check out your local pottery club and the facilities and classes we have available for you.
Our Open Day is for everyone and we have fun activities for all ages:
• Slippery Dip
• Paint a Pot
• Make a Pot on the Wheel
• Lucky Dip
• Raku Firings
• Squish, Squash, Mish, Mash
• Hand Building
• Bake Sale
• Raffles
• Local potters market stalls
Free to attend and all activities are $2 to $5. Have a go!
We're located in the Ward Park Arts Centre, 2 Seddon Rd, Hamilton (corner of Seddon Rd and Ward St)
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
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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91.5% Yes, it's fair
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7.7% No, it's unreasonable
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
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Waitomo mayor John Roberston isn’t shy about his council’s savings and cost cutting track record, and if the latest Waitomo District Council meeting was anything to go by, he’s got plenty to crow about.
From cutting back on the small things, like a council building refresh, to saving millions on debt, Waitomo’s council would be one of only a handful to have reduced debt over the past few years.