I’m an utter peanut nutter

Once upon a time the word “nuts” was not part of my vocabulary, now most nights you’ll find Lefty and I with our hands in the nut bin (his left hand mostly). Yes, you read right, we have a bin of nuts! The trick is to stop at only a few each night, which is easier...

A great community event

by Helen Martin Fresh from its successes at the Aroha Cruise-In Car Show, for the third year Kaipara Classic Car Club provided classic car owners with the opportunity to show off at November’s Shine in D’Ville, held at the Helensville Museum River Reserve. With a cash...

Art on Track Gallery

Summer season exhibitions at Art on Track Gallery at the Helensville Railway Station open with Wendy Fraser having her 4th exhibition of her amazing swamp kauri carvings. This is no mean feat, as Wendy has been out of commission with several injuries affecting her...

Jeff Thomson gives first Artist Talk in series

by Helen Martin In November, around 40 people took advantage of hearing an Artist Talk given by sculptor Jeff Thomson in his Awaroa Rd studio, the first in a series initiated by Helensville Art Centre and funded by Creative Communities. Surrounded by many of the...