Posts by Paekakariki Station Museum
1582 days ago

Paekākāriki Remembers the Marines

Dave Johnson from Paekakariki Station Museum

Paekākāriki Remembers the Marines
On Saturday 30th October and Sunday 31st October @ St Peters Village Hall.
Come along and view displays and photos showing the Wellington area in the 1940s.

Open 11am – 4 pm

Saturday will also have 3 presentations

1. 2 pm Birnie Duthie. The talk briefly describes Kiribati and outlines the distinct '5 Worlds' experienced by the VSA volunteers ranging from: our workplace; the islet of Betio; the atoll of Tarawa; the wider lens of Kiribati; and finally the geopolitical situation.

2. 2-45pm Peter Carter will give a talk about his grandfather who was the Commander of the marines in Camp Paekakariki – Col Cornelius P. Van Ness

3. 3-30pm Larry Keim will speak on the importance of the Marines’ role in Kapiti’s history as he is currently Chairman of the New Zealand American Association and a member of the Kapiti United States Marines Trust.

Also visit Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackay’s Crossing

11am to 3pm, View films and displays in Ramaroa Park Centre. View US Marines Memorial.

See how Marines lived in a restored camp hut.

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5 Worlds on Kiribati - final summary.pdf Download View

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15 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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23 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?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
    46.9% Complete
2561 votes
5 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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