Merry Christmas

 

Inspired

This week a small group of the weavers headed to Hamilton Museum to attend the opening of He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai, an exhibition of weaving from members of the National Weavers Association. Two of us had work accepted and it was wonderful to be there and see it amongst so much amazing talent. Lots and lots of inspiration for future projects and great to reconnect with weavers from the big hui last year. A rather uplifting end to what most agree has been a pretty crappy year. 

Blooming (Almost)

The Pōhutukawa in my back yard and the Rata on the street are just starting to flower. At some point very soon they will literally burst into colour. 

Changes

Big changes afoot at work which has made it a very weird week. Change of season too so the perfect time for a bit of this…

Part of History

On Tuesday Wellington City hosted what some estimate was the largest protest march in the country’s history. Official estimates say 45,000 people, most agree it was more. They came from all over the country, some literally walked, and gathered at Parliament House to let the government know they do not agree with the direction things are going, especially for Māori. I was there and it was amazing. 

Polished

While I was away I took advantage of an empty house to redo the floors. Sanded, sealed and lots of odd bits sorted. 

Gone Bush

I’m just back from a week away in Te Urewera, in the middle of the middle of the north island and as far from everything as you can get. It’s was fantastic and we were incredibly well hosted. So many highlights but definitely the honey business and time in the bush.