An engineering company in Marlborough is auctioning off scrap metal art to raise money for community groups in the region. Staff at Gregory Engineering made the one-off pieces, including a 15-kilogram praying mantis and a medieval-looking “PPE” mask, as they wanted to “make a difference” post-Covid. Other items on the TradeMe auction, which closes on Friday, include a bird-feeder, bar leaner and an outdoor fireplace. Gregory Engineering co-owner Pauline Gregory said the only rule was staff had to only use recyclable or waste material found in her workshop to build their design. James Price said he spent about four hours building his design, a bar leaner.

Source: Stuff July 08, 2020 05:26 UTC