Woodwork
MenzShed - a place where blokes can be blokes
A backyard initiative is keeping blokes busy in North Canterbury. The Cheviot MenzShed is a tooled-up workshop where men can tinker, talk and share their skills with the local community. Audio
MenzShed - a place where blokes can be blokes
A backyard initiative is keeping blokes busy in North Canterbury. The Cheviot MenzShed is a tooled-up workshop where men can tinker, talk and share their skills with the local community.
AudioWild cherry trees give farmer the pip
Black Siberian cherry trees are thriving on the river flats at Nigel Wilson's deer farm in North Canterbury. Thier fruit is proving popular with local chefs wanting foraged ingredients to add to their… Audio
Wild cherry trees give farmer the pip
Black Siberian cherry trees are thriving on the river flats at Nigel Wilson's deer farm in North Canterbury. Thier fruit is proving popular with local chefs wanting foraged ingredients to add to their…
AudioRestoring through lockdown
While lockdown has been a period of downtime for some, woodworker and restorer William Cottrell has been hard at work restoring a native wood sideboard from 19th century Aotearoa. It's just as well he… Audio, Gallery
Three minutes max: Niki Bezzant
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Niki Bezzant talks about the satisfaction in sewing. Audio
3MM Lavina Good
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Lavina Good has her say, arguing that the official anthem of Aotearoa should be the one sung in Te Reo. Audio
Technology teachers global shortage hits NZ
The search for woodwork and metalwork teachers has headed overseas as schools struggle to fill vacancies with locally trained candidates. Principals say paying more for foreigners to teach the… Audio
Making a Ukulele
It's easy enough to buy an instrument off the shelf, but how about making one yourself? Dave Gilberd of Goldbeard Guitars left behind a career as an aircraft engineer to pursue the art of guitar… Audio
Spooning
Wooden spoons are one of the most useful things in the kitchen even in these days of flash appliances. Sam Keer teaches how to carve greenwood spoons at the Wellington's Community Education Centre. Audio, Gallery
The Pallet Kingdom - turning wooden trash to treasure
Not many people can claim that by breaking a table, it leads them to a unique social and business opportunity. However, that's exactly what happened when Gabriel Acuna-Carvajal sat on a table in a… Audio
Gisborne Boys High teacher awarded for work engaging Maori boys
A woodwork teacher at Gisborne Boys High has been awarded for his work in getting Maori boys who hate school to love it. Audio
