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Helen Beech

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Artist. Gardener. Educator. Aotearoa New Zealand www.helenbeech.com #aotearoa #artist

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Yay first day back at school.
Awesome art lessons underway.

13.02.2026 05:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grateful

School holidays
Guitaring
Walking the dog
Kiddo on the mend
Sausage surprise

12.02.2026 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three tui flying

Three tui flying

Grateful

Routines
#artbeforedishes
Little chicks growing tail feathers
Ticking things off the list
Him
Family chats
Reading on the porch

11.02.2026 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grateful
Powhiri
Sunshine
Surprise visit from woodsman son
New house for baby chicks
Christchurch kid

09.02.2026 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Family Portrait

Family Portrait

Grateful

#artbeforedishes
Bare feet on grass
Clean washing that smells like sunshine
Guitaring
Read swim read

07.02.2026 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh yes!

07.02.2026 00:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think that is an excellent idea! Will figure it out.

07.02.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love it! Itโ€™s so gloriously rich in colour! โค๏ธ

06.02.2026 23:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#artbeforedishes
Almost there. All the different ways the light gets in the ngahere.

06.02.2026 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks- still a way to go.

06.02.2026 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks- still a way to go.

06.02.2026 20:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Colouring collection based on some of my favourite works, including Kereru, Pohutukawa, 5Birds, Ruru, Wฤita and more!

05.02.2026 06:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Shining cuckoo flies towards Lemons Hill KAWAKAWA.

Shining cuckoo flies towards Lemons Hill KAWAKAWA.

# artbeforedishes

06.02.2026 19:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Green leaves push through a foggy white background.

Green leaves push through a foggy white background.

Grateful

Quiet Waitangi Day at home
Baby pics
Kumara waffles
Sunshine
Swimming

06.02.2026 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
American Gothic

American Gothic

Do you have a favourite portrait painting? Can you say why itโ€™s your favourite?

06.02.2026 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love having that gallery full of images- I use it for my cricut a lot too. Making a proper pencil has made a world of difference.

05.02.2026 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yay you guys. Makes me so happy to see creativity happening. โค๏ธ

05.02.2026 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such a great tool. Iโ€™m learning heaps.

05.02.2026 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Chopped tarragon, parsley, chives. Roast butternut, fresh red pepper and last nights left over mixed veg.

Chopped tarragon, parsley, chives. Roast butternut, fresh red pepper and last nights left over mixed veg.

Mashed kumara and spinach.

Mashed kumara and spinach.

Kumara waffles with pickled red cabbage, gherkin, yoghurt and chilli sauce.

Kumara waffles with pickled red cabbage, gherkin, yoghurt and chilli sauce.

Yummo breakfast. Kumara waffles full of herbs and left over veges. Heaps left to put in the freezer for work lunches.

05.02.2026 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yay! And thank you. Iโ€™ve been learning how to use Procreate for colouring and exploring textures.

05.02.2026 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let me know if you need a higher resolution copy I can do that.

05.02.2026 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes! Would love to see that!

05.02.2026 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โค๏ธ

05.02.2026 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โค๏ธ

05.02.2026 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grateful

I finished the project I have been working on all holidays
The pool is blue and sparkly
Backgammon
Everyone on @bsky.app who shared and responded to my TreeSong SeaShore Colouring Collection and bought it!
Thank you!

05.02.2026 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Colouring collection based on some of my favourite works, including Kereru, Pohutukawa, 5Birds, Ruru, Wฤita and more!

05.02.2026 06:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fees

2026 Fees

Account Summary

Tuition Fees For PUBL 201 - Introduction to Public Policy
$1,360.00
Previous Balance
$0.00
Student Hardship Fee
$32.00
Total Fees Assessed for 2026
$1,496.40
Student Services Fee-distance
$104.40
Total Payments Made in 2026
$0.00


Total Refunds in 2026
$0.00
Total 2026 Fees:
$1,496.40
Balance of Account:
$1,496.40

Fees 2026 Fees Account Summary Tuition Fees For PUBL 201 - Introduction to Public Policy $1,360.00 Previous Balance $0.00 Student Hardship Fee $32.00 Total Fees Assessed for 2026 $1,496.40 Student Services Fee-distance $104.40 Total Payments Made in 2026 $0.00 Total Refunds in 2026 $0.00 Total 2026 Fees: $1,496.40 Balance of Account: $1,496.40

PUBL 201
23 Feb-21 Jun 2026
CRN 2005

About this course
The course covers a range of introductory material relating to the study of public policy. In particular, it addresses the following themes and topics:
โ€ข The nature of public policy; 
โ€ข The contribution of various disciplinary frameworks to policy analysis;
โ€ข The policy process;
โ€ข The scientific and policy issues surrounding climate change;
โ€ข The aims and design of the welfare state; and
โ€ข The policy issues surrounding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, indigenous rights, and socio-cultural diversity.

Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
1. Explain the defining features of public policy, and critically assess the nature of good policy analysis and robust policy advice.
2. Explain and critically assess the contributions of different academic disciplines to the craft of policy analysis.
3. Explain, assess and apply the criteria for selecting policy options, including the role of evidence and ethical considerations.
4. Explain the main components of the policy-making cycle, including agenda setting, problem identification, policy formulation, decision making, implementation, evaluation and termination.
5. Critically assess the provisions, role, and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi with regards to policy making.

PUBL 201 23 Feb-21 Jun 2026 CRN 2005 About this course The course covers a range of introductory material relating to the study of public policy. In particular, it addresses the following themes and topics: โ€ข The nature of public policy; โ€ข The contribution of various disciplinary frameworks to policy analysis; โ€ข The policy process; โ€ข The scientific and policy issues surrounding climate change; โ€ข The aims and design of the welfare state; and โ€ข The policy issues surrounding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, indigenous rights, and socio-cultural diversity. Course learning objectives Students who pass this course should be able to: 1. Explain the defining features of public policy, and critically assess the nature of good policy analysis and robust policy advice. 2. Explain and critically assess the contributions of different academic disciplines to the craft of policy analysis. 3. Explain, assess and apply the criteria for selecting policy options, including the role of evidence and ethical considerations. 4. Explain the main components of the policy-making cycle, including agenda setting, problem identification, policy formulation, decision making, implementation, evaluation and termination. 5. Critically assess the provisions, role, and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi with regards to policy making.

Account name The Kindness Account

Account owner JACQUELINE BRAID
Account number 38-9004-0273023-04
Product type Free Up
Balance $0.00

Account name The Kindness Account Account owner JACQUELINE BRAID Account number 38-9004-0273023-04 Product type Free Up Balance $0.00

You might remember late last year I wanted to do an Intro to Public Policy paper at Vic, to gain a good understanding of the public policy process with a view to writing good PP. My enrolment agreement is here with fees of $1496.40 I hope to crowdfund.
If youโ€™d like to help, bank details are here ๐Ÿ™

04.02.2026 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Time team is ace.

05.02.2026 04:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The outline of two nikau palms. TreeSong SeaShore Colouring Collection.

The outline of two nikau palms. TreeSong SeaShore Colouring Collection.

TreeSong SeaShore
A carefully created and curated series of colouring pages featuring ANZ flora, fauna and moana.
www.helenbeech.com/helenbeechar...

05.02.2026 03:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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