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Anyone know NZ artists who do wood block prints or similar

A bright rainbow over red, green, orange and brown trees reflected in the lake before which they stand

Just in case you've got the Monday blues, here's a burst of colour to brighten your day.

A huge thanks to Debbie who captured this autumnal scene at Sheffield Park and Garden.

Painting by Michael Taylor,
’Seated Woman with Lilac‘ 1979.
Oil on canvas. Size 54 × 64.1 cm. Private Collection.

The silhouette of a skydiver, seen against a very zoomed-in and detailed view of the surface of the sun in the far distance. (Andrew McCarthy - https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_background/ )

This is an insanely cool (actual) photo taken by photographer Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver buddy seen in silhouette against the distant sun. Full story, videos, and more here: www.instagram.com/p/DRBAaqLkvy...

🧵Spotted at a Vineyard Picnic in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A very friendly dog (red cloud kelpie), her bottom square with age, is sprawled on a picnic rug as numerous small humans compete to see Who Can Pat Her Best.
Friendly Dog is in her element, a doggy smile on her face.
This is the life. (1)

Did you know that it's Buy NZ Made Week?

At Bird and Beach, we're committed to local. We do as much of our manufacturing processes as we can in our own workshop, we use local printers for our cards, calendars and art, and we're licensed to use the Buy NZ Made logos on many of our products.

Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8

We have some very talented artists in our GBB community 😍🎶

Waikato GB Nikki baked this decadent Whittaker's dark salted caramel brownie for Te Whakaruruhau Women's Refuge - absolutely amazing alongside a sweet box to match!

Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets

Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping.
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...

a storm trooper is giving a thumbs up in front of a group of people . ALT: a storm trooper is giving a thumbs up in front of a group of people .

Ah, but does it feel very long to the husband? 😉

We used to use the bus tunnel as a short cut home from a night out

Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill - NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment Relations Bill. The Bill would enshrine in law the abi...

#nzpol HUGE VICTORY FOR WORKERS:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:

Labour selects Dr Gary Payinda to take on former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.

Great move, Labour selects aomeone interested in public health to take on someone who was and has been complicit in destroying it. #nzpol

This isn’t a battle of the two Drs, it’s a battle betteen the public good and private avarice.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

The 500-donation man: A milestone amid a national plasma shortage On Tuesday, Garry Cunningham will walk into a blood donor centre for the 500th time - and wants more people to roll up their sleeves.

On Tuesday, Garry Cunningham will walk into a blood donor centre for the 500th time - and wants more people to roll up their sleeves.

A flat, rounded, circular river stone. The upper surface has been completely covered with a gorgeous pattern of concentric circles of dots of pink, gold & teal. The style is akin to traditional Islamic or Indian patterns

Beautifully decorated stone discovered on our walk today 😍 #TLcleanse

A PSA for the holidays!

And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com

Blue Monday

#capturedwithIndigo

Just gonna keep saying it: There is no point growing the pie if the wealthy keep eating all of it.

Wildflowers growing tall. The red of poppies standing out against the green but other flowers too in purple and pink.

Wildflowers growing tall. The red of poppies standing out against the green but other flowers too in purple and pink.

The council have planted a section of the local park with wildflowers, for the bees, and it’s GLORIOUS this morning.

Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…

British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo

Police renew footage appeals as search for Upper Hutt woman continues Anita Hart was last seen on CCTV along Gillespies Road heading towards Akatarawa Road, and her vehicle was found on Gillespies Road.

Police renew footage appeals as search for Upper Hutt woman continues

One of the biggest dogs in the world pulls a tiny bollard almost out the ground.

We might have FINALLY met our match…
#WorldBollardAssociation

Tahetoka Limited (my very small business) is expanding. Our team is now offering Bookkeeping services with a focus on Māori Pakihi and Charitable Trusts. Ensuring we get mahi done quickly with pricing that works for you.

Interested? Let us know.

tahetoka.nz/bookkeeping

I started using waterproof ones after Jax knocked my coffee out of my hand when she jumped up on the bed 😂

We are a go. Let's do this !

🧵Spotted at a Vintage Christmas Market in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A woman (50s?) in a floral dress wraps her arm around her friend's waist, grinning cheekily: "Shall we go in the shop over there and gasp at the prices?"
Her friend laughs: "Yes!"
They wander off, heads bowed together. (1)

Play It Strange 2025 Junior Songwriting Competition - Volume 1 Choose your preferred music service

🎶✨ Proud Mum Post ✨🎶

My 15yo's song from the 2025 Play It Strange Junior Songwriting Competition has been officially released today 🎊🥳 💕 her song is #3 on the album, and is titled "Infected Brain".

You can listen on all streaming platforms, or find it here: music.drm.co.nz/2025-jr-song...

Not least because they brought Anzac cookies which happen to be a personal favourite

Visit went much better than I anticipated 👍

“Now remember—roar just as you leap. … These things have some of the greatest expressions.”

#thefarside #farside #comic https://www.thefarside.com/2025/11/13/0

“Now remember—roar just as you leap. … These things have some of the greatest expressions.”