The Birth of Auckland 18 September 1840/2023 Events
Not many people know the story of Auckland's founding on 18 September 1840
When the Tuku Whenua was signed between Ngāti Whātua led by Apihai Te Kawau, and the Crown's Governor Hobson, that provided the original 3000 acres to establish Auckland.
Ngāti Whātua will livestream from a number of locations across the central city, this coming Monday morning,18 September.
On that morning karanga, karakia,whaikōrero and mōteatea will resound from these significant sites:
Or head along in person to one of these sites:
6.15am Maungawhau/Mt Eden
6.45am Opoutukeha/Cox's Bay
7.30am Taurarua/Judge's Bay
8.15am Te Rerenga-ora-iti/Emily Place reserve
9.00am Ōrākei Marae
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.2% Hmm, maybe?
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10.7% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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