Newsletter 45: Friday 6 November 2026

Anthroposophy in Hawkes Bay       

Events in brief for your diary

Friday 6 to Sunday 22 November 2026

  • Saturday 14 & 28 November 9:30 to noon. Sacred Geometry** with Maggie Farr in Main Room at the Centre.
  • First Saturday of every month, from 9:30 am.  School of Spiritual Science.  7 November; 5 December.  
  • Friday 13 November.  7 to 8:30 pm. Friday Conversation Group meets in the Library. (the meetings are held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The Study text is Christianity as Mystical Fact. p159-176. Chap 8. "The Lazarus Miracle."
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Dive into Eurythmy

Following on from the recent graduation performance

from the students of Eurythmy Aotearoa 

5 eurythmy sessions

are open to all who would like to explore the movement for themselves.

Tuesday 3rd November - 1st December

9.15-10.15am

Crn Nelson St and Whitehead Rd

Cost $75

Contact sue.simpson0@gmail.com 

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LIBRARY

The library is open each Wednesday in school term time from 11am to 3pm

There is a welcoming reading space for anyone wishing to make use of reference material.  Books may be borrowed for a month at no charge for members, but a small charge for members of the public.

If you would like to ask about anything anthroposophical our volunteers would love to see you. 

The Library has sets of books and lecture series by Rudolf Steiner for group study.  Study groups from anywhere in New Zealand may request a set by emailing the Librarian, Fran Obers, franciscaobers@xtra.co.nz
There will be a charge covering the postage and return of the books. 

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Pam Braithwaite

On 24th October, around 4 pm Pam Braithwaite passed the threshold with family and friends around her in Auckland. You may have met Pam in Steiner House Auckland, where she was for many years the librarian. Some will have met her in Emerson College. All who knew her, experienced her enthusiasm, interest, openness, and readiness to be helpful. 
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**SACRED GEOMETRY SATURDAYS

Fundraising initiative to support the Anthroposophical Centre
Dates: October 31, November 14, 28.
Time:   9.30-12.00
Costs.  $60 for 3 sessions or $25 per session
Venue:  Anthroposophical Centre, 500 Nelson Street North, Hastings.
Join me, Margaret-Mary Farr, and have fun creating Sacred Geometry and colouring it using my handmade mineral and plant paints, made from local minerals/ rocks and plants.

This initiative arises to support the Anthroposophical centre, encourage the art of sacred geometry, and create a space to work artistically in this beautiful space.
Robin Bacchus will also offer some forms in the last session.
Hope you can make it.
Please contact Margaret-Mary for enrolment.
Email: manawastudio@gmail.com
Txt: 0272484193

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Invitation to an Anthroposophic Meditation Workshop “Connecting to the angelic world”  in Hastings. 11 to 13 December, 2026

Dear Friends, 

We are glad to be able to return to New Zealand. A year ago, we were in Hastings for a well-attended introductory course in anthroposophical meditation. From 11. to 13. December 2026, we will be back in Hastings for a meditation course on the theme “Connecting to the angelic world.” This is a natural continuation of our previous work but is also well-suited for newcomers. 

Four friends wrote detailed and beautiful accounts of their experiences from the 2025 weekend in Hastings, which were published in the Hastings newsletter. These texts can be found here: https://www.anthroposophische-meditation.de/english#c2662 

A detailed flyer for the course is here or: https://www.anthroposophische-meditation.de/english#c2661

Here is a brief overview of the course: 

Anthroposophic Meditation Workshop - Connecting to the angelic world 

Hastings, Friday to Sunday, 11. to 13. December 2026 

In the course we will introduce many different approaches to meditation and always share our experiences afterwards. The focus of the weekends is contact with the angelic realm. How do the angels work in our lives and in our aura?  What is a landscape angel?  How do you connect with the angel of another person? How can we contact the angel of a family or a social community? 

Friday, 11. December 2026, 6 pm - 9:30 pm, registration from 5:30

Saturday, 12. December, 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday, 13. December, 9 am - 1:30 pm 

Location: Rudolf Steiner Centre Hastings

Corner of 500 Nelson St. N and 401 Whitehead Rd., www.anthrohb.nz 

Course leaders: Agnes Hardorp, Thomas Mayer

Course fee: 350 NZD or reduced rate 250 (further discounts available upon request)

To register: meditation333@protonmail.com

2026_12_11_Anthroposophic_Meditation_Hastings.pdf

Paneurythmy 

We heard that since our last workshop a paneurythmy group has formed in Hastings. This is wonderful news!  We would like to offer the possibility of learning more of the 28 paneurythmy exercises on Friday, Dec 11 from 3 – 5 p.m. before the workshop starts.

Please let us know if you are interested in coming to this. 

Warm wishes,  

Agnes and Thomas 

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Thomas Mayer
0041-61-5359125, 0049-(0)831-5709512

Thomas.Mayer@geistesforschung.org

http://www.anthroposophische-meditation.de

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Dear Readers,

We appeal to readers for financial support to help keep our Rudolf Steiner Centre open for regular use.  The basic costs we face are from Rates, Electricity, Insurance, Garden, Lawns, Bins & Cleaning -- they come to over $16,000 per annum or around $44 per day.
If you can help us by paying for a day, or even a part of a day, we would be very grateful.

AHB Committee

Kiwibank      38-9016-0511420-00

The Hawke's Bay Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand

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In April 2027, as a Charitable organisation, we will send you an official receipt for IRD purposes so you can claim a tax credit of one-third of your donations for the Financial Year.

Posted: 6 Nov 2026

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