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2344 days ago

Paekakariki History Day - Sports Photographs Display

Dave Johnson from Paekakariki Station Museum

An annual History Day at St Peter’s Village Hall. This year the showcase is on the history of
THE SPORTS CLUBS OF PAEKĀKĀRIKI
On display will be many sports photos, written history and relics. You’re invited to bring your own to share too.

On rotation will be 14 general archival film clips from 1924 to 1967.

At 3pm afternoon tea is provided and the opportunity for folk to share their sporting memories with everyone.

At 3.30, four National Film Unit newsreels shot here will be shown, dating from 1943 to 1963.

Michael O’Leary will be signing and selling reprinted copies of his book ‘The Streets of Paekakariki’ – $25.

This free event (Koha box) is brought to you by the combined efforts of the Station Precinct Trust, The Paekākāriki History Group and the Paekākāriki Community Trust



If you can think of anyone who may be less mobile then please offer them a ride down to the hall.


Date: September 15
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Categories: Community, Family-friendly, Film

Venue St Peter’s Village Hall

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24 days ago

Poll: Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s Te Awe Library on Brandon St will be closing its doors for good at 5 pm on March 1. It’s been the city’s largest temporary library, and now it’s making way for the exciting return of Te Matapihi Central Library!

We want to know: Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?

Want all the details? The Post has everything you need to know.

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Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?
  • 46.5% Yes
    46.5% Complete
  • 53.5% No
    53.5% Complete
301 votes
7 hours ago

I'm looking for a workshop in the Wellington Region.

Andrew from Birchville

Does anyone know of any local art workshops on using epoxy resin?
Links or contacts would be greatly appreciated, please
Thanks in advance

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21 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.4% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.4% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2420 votes