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Otago Daily Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Robyn Valentine with her creation — modelled by daughter Sophie — which placed second in the avant-garde section of the competition. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Fiona Pierce with her wearable arts piece Keeper of the Bees, modelled by Beth Harford, which placed second in the open adult section. Two Community House colleagues have placed in the annual North Canterbury Wearable Arts competition for a second year. Fiona Pierce and Robyn Valentine both received second place in two separate — and highly contested — categories: open, and avant-garde. Mrs Valentine said there was a "really high standard" of entries. "We were most pleased." Mrs Pierce's piece Keeper of the Bees was stitched together from recycled fabrics and Pak'n'Save bags. Incorporating a half hanging basket, in her design, Mrs Pierce loved how an idea took on a life of its own; "this one definitely did". "The Warrior Queen Bee is a messenger warning humanity of the devastating consequences of our actions on the natural word. "She leads her colony with strength, to adapt and thrive amidst the mounting threat of climate change, habitat destruction and pollution." Mrs Pierce is a beekeeper herself, and has a passion for those "tiny but vital" creatures, and their crucial role in our existence. After the piece was rejected from pre-selection in two other competitions, she said was a real "buzz" to finally get the garment on stage, and a thrill for it to place second in the open adult section. Mrs Valentine won second place in the avant-garde section of the competition with her piece Wintering. She said her art piece was made from reclaimed wedding gowns which had been dyed, distressed, and layered, before being carefully adorned with pre-loved jewellery and beading. "It reflects a season of emotional retreat: a time to rest, grieve, and gather strength." She said the piece was inspired by the quiet resilience found in stillness. "This work honours the slow, necessary process of healing after loss. "Wintering embraces the idea that stepping away is not weakness, but a vital part of renewal." The duo were now putting down their scissors to start preparing for Art in Motion, which would be Timaru's first wearable arts competition. The event would be held at Caroline Bay Hall on September 27 with two shows at 1pm and 7pm. Tickets are available through HUMANTIX, or through the website
Otago Daily Times
18-06-2025
- Otago Daily Times
61-year-old does burnout in front of South D cops
A 61-year-old Dunedin man gave police an exclusive skid show as he revved his engine, fishtailed and did a burnout in front of them in South Dunedin. The driver came to police attention when he was spotted doing burnouts in David St, Caversham, yesterday morning before speeding away, Acting Sergeant Matt Nichols, of Dunedin, said. The vehicle was found outside Westpac bank in King Edward St a short while later. However, when police approached, the man pulled out suddenly and fishtailed on the other side of the road, leaving a large skidmark. With police following, the man stopped at a traffic light where he revved his engine causing his tyres to spin in front of officers. He pulled over in the Pak'n'Save carpark where officers impounded his vehicle for sustained loss of traction. The man would Dunedin District Court at a later date. At 8pm on Tuesday, police in the Waikouaiti area witnessed a man speeding on State Highway One at 135kmh, Sgt Nichols said. When police attempted to pull the 20-year-old man over, he accelerated to 190kmh and fled. Police did not attempt a pursuit, Sgt Nichols said. The vehicle was later located in the Waikouaiti area and the man's Audi was impounded. His licence was suspended for 28 days.
