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2448 days ago

'Bishops, Boozers, Brethren & Burkas: A Cartoon History of Religion in New Zealand' by Mike Grimshaw

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Friday, 21 June, 2019
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Author Mike Grimshaw discusses his book
Mike Grimshaw discusses his new book, 'Bishops, … View more
Date: Friday, 21 June, 2019
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Author Mike Grimshaw discusses his book
Mike Grimshaw discusses his new book, 'Bishops, Boozers, Brethren & Burkas', published in June 2019 as part of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive’s monograph series. Grimshaw will use cartoons from 1860s to the present day to discuss the way religion in New Zealand has been represented by our cartoonists.

History via cartoons
There is no general history of religion in New Zealand, so this book is a unique contribution, providing not only a cartoon history of religion in this country but also a history via cartoons.

Changing views on religion
From the 1860s, settlers viewed issues of religion and politics as problematic, but in the main, religion remained part of the fabric of society. However, religion was more of a concern for our cartoonists as New Zealand became an increasingly secular nation from the 1970s onwards. This not only reflects the generation of cartoonists whose work was published from the 1970s but also a shift in New Zealand society more generally.

Overall, when religion was less of a contested identity and influence, cartoonists tended to leave religion — and the church alone. However, as the country became, very quickly, a secular society from the 1970s onwards, religion was a target of cartoonists. Religion and the religious were increasingly presented as representing religious and social attitudes and beliefs regarded as out of step with a modern society.

About the speaker
Mike Grimshaw (PhD Otago) is Associate Professor in Sociology at University of Canterbury, New Zealand. A founding series editor for Radical Theologies and Philosophies (Palgrave Macmillan) and founding co-editor of Continental Thought & Theory (), he toils at the intersections of radical theology, continental thought and cultural and social theory.

Mike also has a focus on New Zealand religious and intellectual history; recently publishing a book of interviews with the New Zealand radical religious thinker Sir Lloyd Geering 'Geering Interviews'(Polebridge, USA, 2018), and edited the letters of the noted New Zealand philosopher Arthur Prior "Arthur Prior, ‘a young progressive'" (Canterbury University Press, 2018).
Image: Cover of 'Bishops, Boozers, Brethren & Burkas' by Mike Grimshaw (New Zealalnd Cartoon Archive, 2019)

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2448 days ago

We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We make it our mission to help our youth grow in confidence, building strong communities and working towards a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.

Learn more about our work in the link provided.

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2448 days ago

We’ve got something to show you

Brendan Foot Motors

Hello Kapiti Coast!

Brendan Foot Supersite has Stuff Motoring Car Brand of the Year at Coastlands until 18 June.

We are displaying some fantastic Hyundai vehicles for you in the Garden Court atrium (past the Countdown entrance). See these great cars and hear about the great reasons to buy a … View more
Hello Kapiti Coast!

Brendan Foot Supersite has Stuff Motoring Car Brand of the Year at Coastlands until 18 June.

We are displaying some fantastic Hyundai vehicles for you in the Garden Court atrium (past the Countdown entrance). See these great cars and hear about the great reasons to buy a Hyundai from Brendan Foot Supersite.

We do trade-ins, can offer a guaranteed minimum buyback price and a Free 10 Year Mechanical Assurance (some Ts and Cs apply).

We are at Coastlands by 18 June, so hurry on in.
Visit us!

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2449 days ago

Community Pantry. 49 Ballance Street

Sue from Thorndon

Hi. Do you have any surplus goods/produce? Food items and toiletries can be dropped to the community pantry outside the Wellington District Court anytime Mon - Fri from 8.30 am to 5 pm. Reduce food waste, help those who need help. Nga Mihi

2452 days ago

Safer Plates

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Get tamper-resistant screws installed on your car for just $5.
Saturday 8 June, from 10 am - 2 pm
Drive on over to Churton Park New World Supermarket car park to get tamper-resistant screws installed on your vehicle. Wellington City Council is partnering with local Community Patrols and Police to … View more
Get tamper-resistant screws installed on your car for just $5.
Saturday 8 June, from 10 am - 2 pm
Drive on over to Churton Park New World Supermarket car park to get tamper-resistant screws installed on your vehicle. Wellington City Council is partnering with local Community Patrols and Police to help reduce theft of vehicle number plates.
Safer Plates is a country-wide programme to provide secure stainless steel screws to the public for $5 per vehicle, making it difficult for thieves to remove number plates. All the proceeds from the events go to the Community Patrols.

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2449 days ago

Te Ao with Moana

Māori Television

Join us for investigative journalism and stories that bring Māori news to the forefront. View on demand

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2450 days ago

KidsCan Bake sale 15th June (9am - 12pm)

Bryce from Wilton

We are a Wellington College Business group who will be holding a bake sale on Saturday 15th of June outside of Karori Mall from 9am to 12pm in support of KidsCan. We will be selling a range of baked goods including Brownies, Fudge, Chocolate chip muffins, M&M cookies, and Red velvet cupcakes. … View moreWe are a Wellington College Business group who will be holding a bake sale on Saturday 15th of June outside of Karori Mall from 9am to 12pm in support of KidsCan. We will be selling a range of baked goods including Brownies, Fudge, Chocolate chip muffins, M&M cookies, and Red velvet cupcakes. It would be greatly appreciated if you came to support us. All profits will be donated to KidsCan.

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2450 days ago

Free table and chairs

Hiro from Wadestown

Before i bring them to dump i was wondering if anyone want them. Very rusty. 021-820-260

Free

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2450 days ago

Computer Monitors

Terry from Thorndon

2 x HP 27 inch HD Monitors 2.5 years old good condition

Price: $150

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