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2242 days ago

Suffragists Exhibition at Vogel House

Te Omanga Hospice

Hutt City Council archives and About Space Hutt City are presenting an exhibition and series of speakers at Vogel House, Lower Hutt to celebrate 125 years of NZ women having the vote.

This is a rare opportunity to visit Vogel House, which is located at 75 Woburn Rd, and learn more about our local suffragists. Te Omanga is grateful to be the recipient charity of the koha/donation ($2) at entry to Vogel House. Money raised will go towards the rebuild of our hospice.

Programme of events:

20 September – 2 October, 10AM – 4PM
Exhibition of photographs of Hutt Women Suffragists, and Vogel House and Garden open to the public.

22 September, 11AM
Launch of the E-book, Suffrage 125: Hutt Women Signatories to the 1892 and 1893 Suffrage Petitions.

22 – 23 September & 29 - 30 September, 12PM – 3PM
Prominent Hutt women, local councillors and members of organisations talk about their roles.

Photo: Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, Ref: 1/4-023548-F

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 33.9% No
    33.9% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1806 votes
1 day ago

Casual summer work available

Nicole Neighbourly Lead from Khandallah

We have a few opportunities for casual Catering Assistants to join our Interislander Production Kitchen in Kaiwharawhara over the summer months. No experience required – chance for young people to develop their skills and gain work experience. We can fit in with College or University dates.
Send your CV to sarah.knowles@kiwirail.co.nz by COB, Wednesday 13 November.

Please share with your friends and family.

#work #interislander

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23 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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