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Thomas Lauterbach -For more than 30 years, I have lived and worked as an artist in the Eastern Bay of Islands. The focus of my work for most of that time became the world of the Maori people. Please visit my web site for information.
I was strongly influenced by my close friend, artist … View moreThomas Lauterbach -For more than 30 years, I have lived and worked as an artist in the Eastern Bay of Islands. The focus of my work for most of that time became the world of the Maori people. Please visit my web site for information.
I was strongly influenced by my close friend, artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and his principles and vision as an ecologist, philosopher, architect and artist.
During the years of my studies of fine art in Germany, I painted cows, predominantly large scale canvases. My fascination for these beautiful animals has not diminished here in New Zealand and I often portray cows as part of our New Zealand identity.
My studio is open for visits by arrangement. I have also a range of
low-priced prints of some of my paintings as well as postcards available at my studio. e-mail art@lauterbach.co.nz
We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket
Hill country farmers whose erosion-prone properties drain to the Kaipara Harbour may be eligible for…
Northern Mystics head coach Helene Wilson is looking forward to bringing her ANZ Premiership netbal…
It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.
A man seriously assaulted in the car park of a hotel is still recovering from his injuries weeks later.
The man was assaulted outside the Kamo Hotel in Whangarei about 1.30am on January 30.
Passersby discovered him and rushed him to Whangarei Hospital.
Police said the man has since been … View moreA man seriously assaulted in the car park of a hotel is still recovering from his injuries weeks later.
The man was assaulted outside the Kamo Hotel in Whangarei about 1.30am on January 30.
Passersby discovered him and rushed him to Whangarei Hospital.
Police said the man has since been released...
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Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View moreBring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.
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It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!
Police will maintain an overt presence around Kamo and Whangarei Hospital over the weekend after a s…
I agree with this recent reply to this issue. But "start up a thread detailing those important matters", might not be the answer. I think this is not the forum for them.
I tried for a while to introduce some. Also dropped in the occasional URL where 'meaty' topics are … View moreI agree with this recent reply to this issue. But "start up a thread detailing those important matters", might not be the answer. I think this is not the forum for them.
I tried for a while to introduce some. Also dropped in the occasional URL where 'meaty' topics are discussed and commented on.
I thought this was a serious matter that very few people new about: www.neighbourly.co.nz...
It was read/skimmed/noticed by at least two people, (probably 'Leads') Generated no replies.
It was too long. We have become hooked on the 'Sound bite' and read only the headline. Probably all suffering 'Information Overload' and just don't have the time to read in depth, as we once did. I think this trend is quite dangerous, part of the dumbing down of the populace. If you're going to take over the world, start with the means of communication. That's well in hand. Ignorant = Compliant = Good
I suggest we all review our reading/TV habits. Prune hard. Do you really need to know which famous for being famous celebrity is doing what to whom? A lot of it is 'Clickbait' - some of the stuff I've fallen for wasn't even related to the original bait that caught me. Scam me once - shame on you. Scam me twice - shame on me.
The practice of rich countries dumping their rubbish in poor countries because it's cheaper than doing it at home, brings to mind that phrase of Edward Heath:
"The unacceptable face of capitalism"
There is a good paper about this practice. Paste this whole line into Google:
Decreasing Dirty Dumping - A Reevaluation of Toxic Waste Colonialism and the Global Management of Transboundary Hazardous Waste by Laura A. Pratt
The only thing these people fear but don't get is jail. William K Black a banking regulator at the time of the S&L crisis, said he jailed 1000 bankers as a result. And as a result of these jailings the rules were changed, and prosecutions from the 2008 banking scams were not possible. That's what you get when the public doesn't follow politics. www.democraticunderground.com...
"Apparently modern financial regulators are vastly more sophisticated than we were as financial regulators 25 years ago - because we had never figured out that the key
to financial stability was leaving felons in charge of the largest financial institutions in the world." - William K Black.
The 0.1% know we are too busy working and easily distracted with sport and trivia and probably think we deserve to be screwed at every opportunity.
When they're caught out, they pay the lawyers, pay the PR spin doctors, pay the fine, keep the profits, and move on to their next project.
I think they're right. If we are too lazy/stupid to pay attention to the important goings on, we deserve what ever they dish out. Politics may be dull, but it's important.
I was heartened to hear Theresa May last week: "The days of Britain and America intervening in sovereign countries in an attempt to remake the world in our own image are over" But then she added "(except) when it is in our own interests to intervene." We were not informed what these "interests" might be, but can assume they would include business interests. eg "Your country doesn't want to sell us your xxxx? Oh, I'm sorry, we'll have to replace your government with one that will"
I thought President Trump got off to a bad start with most of his appointments. The only good thing I see so far, is it has finally occurred to someone that the world
might be safer if two super powers, Russia & USA, were working closer together, not further apart as Hillary wanted.
But some experts say this is just to isolate China. And a few shrinks have suggested he is a psychopath. He received five Draft Deferments from the Vietnam war. The first was for his feet, the others were for education. Some former class mates at the prestigious collage he attended say they don't remember him at all, let alone as top of the class. He has refused to release his college transcripts. Is this the "Birther" problem he promoted against Obama coming around to him? Karma.
Romney hid behind his religion and cheered on the war from another country.
www.rollingstone.com...
But avoiding the draft was top priority for most politicians and celebrities. What's the point of being rich if you can't arrange the world to how you want it?
Worth reading:
www.wikileaks.com...
www.publicintegrity.org... (very US centric)
www.propublica.org...
www.reddit.com...
werewolf.co.nz...
And plenty more where you can post your opinion. You will be challenged and have to defend it. You'll learn a lot. But it's time consuming, and hard work. I guess thats why trivia is so popular.
The Whangarei Theatre Company is celebrating its six award success at the Northern Area Performance …
Sheila Blackburn - I began working with clay many years ago as an Art teacher in England. For me it represents a medium that gives visual and tactile pleasure both in the making and in the appreciation of the finished work. Now I have my own small studio here in Whangarei, New Zealand, and the time… View moreSheila Blackburn - I began working with clay many years ago as an Art teacher in England. For me it represents a medium that gives visual and tactile pleasure both in the making and in the appreciation of the finished work. Now I have my own small studio here in Whangarei, New Zealand, and the time and enthusiasm to explore ceramics in a whole variety of ways.
My work has developed through experimentation and the often painful process of trial and error. I work mostly with paperclay which I make myself. I use this for Raku, pit firing, slip casting and stoneware glazed work. Every new piece is a journey of discovery. My work has a wide variety of surface finishes including burnishing or terra sigillata, glaze and occasionally paint.
In producing Raku and pit fired ware I try to embrace the philosophy of Wabi - Sabi. which tells us to embrace imperfection, and seek beauty in the marks that show the journey of the works through fire and life. Often work does not come out as expected and it is important to accept the finish for what it is and not to condemn it for not being as 'expected'.
See my work on: www.nookpottery.co.nz...
Also check out the WHAT website at www.whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nz...
We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell.
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