Artel Gallery’s return to Waikanae affirms Mahara Place as the go-to art destination

Artel Gallery’s return to Waikanae affirms Mahara Place as the go-to art destination

After the long-awaited multi-million dollar redevelopment of Mahara Gallery (now Toi Mahara), Kapiti art lovers have another reason to get excited. Artel Gallery is returning home.

Owner Maude Heath has decided to relocate her business back to Waikanae village after five years in Otaki. Starting on the first of May, you will find the gallery at 6 Mahara Place, formerly home to Julie Hunter’s eco clothing and homewares store.

From seed to bouquet - the power of social media

From seed to bouquet - the power of social media

Flowers. They brighten your day, show you care or rescue you from the dog house. Whatever the reason, fresh flowers are big business in Kapiti right now.

No one knows this better than Alison Watts from Bee & Bloom Florist and Flower Garden in Paraparumu Beach. After a two-year hiatus, her home-based floristry business is growing from strength to strength with community support and an improved online presence. Her daily Instagram and Facebook posts have been instrumental in her success.

Sharpen your skills and fill your freezer

Sharpen your skills and fill your freezer

Are your navigation skills a bit rusty, or are you interested in hunting but don’t know where to start?

We do. The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) delivers a Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS) through local branches. This course is aimed at hunters who want to refresh their skills or educate newbies on how to enjoy hunting safely and ethically. You must be a club member to enrol; however, you can be a complete novice, with most applicants having little to no firearms experience.