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Auaha Haukura

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Auaha Haukura showcases the joint practice of Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson. Through sculptural forms created in luminous neon and stitched in crochet the artists explore their connection to this world and the next, and the practice of matauranga māori (māori knowledge).

Auaha Haukura
Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson
Franklin Arts Centre
20 August - 8 October

Exhibition opening:
Saturday 20 August, 10am

FREE ACTIVITIES:

Making rainbows
Thursday 8 September, 10am – 1pm
Join artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson for a free crochet workshop to learn the basics, meet others and have fun! All materials are provided.


Pin Loom Woven Pot Stand
Tuesday 6 and Saturday 10 September, 10am – 2:30pm
Using Lissy and Rudi’s vibrant range of yarns, learn how to weave a pot stand using a pin loom. Emboss your pot by playing with stitching in bright and neon colours to create your own joyous and practical homeware.

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3 hours ago

Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?

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4 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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    82.4% Complete
  • 14.9% No
    14.9% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
1608 votes
2 days ago

Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.

John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!

As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!

John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.

Share your question below now ⬇️

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