Competing against 17 other finalists from hundreds of entries, Napier designer Laurel Judd won first place in the Geometric Abstraction section of the World of Wearable Arts (WOW) for her entry titled “Walkin' Wardrobe”.
Maddisyn Jeffares is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on local news in Hastings. With a passion for community stories, Maddisyn covers a wide range of topics including cultural celebrations, school events, local businesses, and heartwarming stories of individuals and families in the area.