Community
The winners of Wearable Arts Enliven Style 2026 have been announced, with sixteen entries from eight care homes and retirement villages across Southland recognised on the day.
The event was held at Bill Richardson Transport World on Thursday October 15, running from 2pm to 4pm, with more than 230 people in attendance. It celebrated the creativity and talent of older people and brought together residents, staff, families, and community.
Entries were judged across multiple categories. The category winners and Highly Commended entries recognised on the day were:
People's Choice:
- The Queens Bloom (Alden Rose Lodge)
Care Home Section:
- The Southland Story (Peacehaven Village)
Open Section:
- Powering Southland “Amazing Aluminium” (Rowena Jackson)
Highly Commended Creativity:
- Southlands Iconic Cheese Roll (Peacehaven Retirement Village Residents)
- Hook Line & Sinker (Peacehaven Village dementia facility)
Highly Commended Wearability:
- Pāua A Southern Icon (Walmsley House)
Highly Commended Construction:
- Pyramid Under the Stars (Alden Rose Lodge)
- Duvet Days & Dancing Nights (Cargill Lifecare)