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Lower Hutt student inspired by nature wins top prize in IHC Art Awards

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A Lower Hutt student has beaten 400 other artists in New Zealand in the national IHC Art Awards, winning a prize of $5000.
Taita College student Danni-Lee Kokiri​, 18, entered her work, called Chakra Forest, in the competition, open to artists aged 13 years and older with intellectual disabilities.
She is inspired by the nature that surrounds her – particularly the colour and details in trees. “They have this feeling that just makes me want to fly over them like a bird.

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

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Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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Does Your Organisation Need New Flooring?

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Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!

Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
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