Rachel Sims

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On the left is a cornflower blue handmade ceramic cup saucer and plate. on the right is Michelle and Jacqueline standing in their ceramics workshop with aprons on.

The teacups and snack plates that carry aroha and purpose   It began with a holiday pottery class — a young girl at the wheel, her mum by her side, both falling quietly in love with clay. Over time, that spark became JMT Ceramics: a mother–daughter studio grounded in patience, creativity, and connection. When Michelle’s partner lost his father to motor … Read more

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Bunnings staff working at a sausage sizzle to raise money

Every week in Aotearoa, two people are diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Two more die from this progressive, incurable disease that gradually takes away the ability to move, speak, eat — and eventually, breathe. This June, as part of MND Action Month, Motor Neurone Disease NZ is proud to be working alongside Bunnings to … Read more