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Elspeth Sandys talks about her recent book in which she tells the story of her “Uncle Rewi” Alley’s life and work in the context of his time. This is a multi-layered narrative that is part biography, part travel journal, and part literary commentary.
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2020
Time: … View moreElspeth Sandys talks about her recent book in which she tells the story of her “Uncle Rewi” Alley’s life and work in the context of his time. This is a multi-layered narrative that is part biography, part travel journal, and part literary commentary.
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2020
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: No charge. Koha from non-members appreciated
Venue: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium (lower ground floor), Corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets. Entrance on Aitken Street.
A Communist in the Family: Searching for Rewi Alley is a beautifully written multi-layered narrative, part-biography, part-travel journal, part-literary commentary. Sandys travelled to China with other family members to mark the ninetieth anniversary of Rewi's arrival in Shanghai in 1927. One strand of the book follows this journey and she tells the story of her “Uncle Rewi’s” early life in an insightful meditation on the complex and always elusive relationship between memory and writing. By placing the man, Rewi Alley, and his work in the context of his time and place, Elspeth is able to illuminate the life of this extraordinary New Zealander in a way that is both historically vivid and relevant to the world of today. The Alexander Turnbull Library holds extensive collections of material relating to Rewi Alley from his archives and from those of biographers, friends and colleagues.
Speaker biography: Wellington novelist Elspeth Sandys has published nine novels, two collections of short stories and two memoirs. She has written extensively for the BBC and for RNZ as well as for TV and film. A Communist in the Family: Searching for Rewi Alley was published by Otago University Press in 2019
Image: Rewi Alley with his Chinese family. Alley, Rewi, 1897-1987 :Photographs. Ref: PA1-q-655-07-1. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23185435
We are grateful to be located in beautiful Evans Bay – overlooked by Hataitai!
So, we have been excited to learn about Ngake and Whātaitai, taniwha from Wellington Harbour.
Over past few months with support and help from the wider community we have been creating a display in our center about … View moreWe are grateful to be located in beautiful Evans Bay – overlooked by Hataitai!
So, we have been excited to learn about Ngake and Whātaitai, taniwha from Wellington Harbour.
Over past few months with support and help from the wider community we have been creating a display in our center about Ngake and Whātaitai.
Nga mihi ki a whanau Ditchburn! Trent Ditchburn created the taniwha; Ngake and Whātaitai. Trent’s younger brothers Raiden and Nova also did some amazing mahi. Their parents Phil and Ahlun helped to assemble the display on the foyer wall. The Greta Point tamariki have painted backgrounds and shells and birds!
This has all been coordinated and pulled together by our wonderful kaiako Dana! and is on display in our foyer (come in and check it out!).
What a great way to finish the week. Have a safe and happy weekend Whànau.
The Greta point team.
Aro Valley Community Centre invites you to the amazing MARRZIPAN HOLIDAY WORKSHOP!
Students will devise their own play, create characters they feel awesome portraying, learn to direct each other, design the set, bring in costumes, use iMovie to create a commercial for their play on the iPad … View moreAro Valley Community Centre invites you to the amazing MARRZIPAN HOLIDAY WORKSHOP!
Students will devise their own play, create characters they feel awesome portraying, learn to direct each other, design the set, bring in costumes, use iMovie to create a commercial for their play on the iPad aaaaaand get to perform to family and friends at the end of the final day!
Where?
Aro Valley Community Hall
48 Aro Street, Aro Valley.
When?
Monday 6th - Friday 10th July
Mix and match what days you would like to attend. Does Monday and Wednesday work for you? What about Thursday? OR ALL OF THEM!!
Longer days! The workshop will be running 9.30am - 4pm (teachers will be there from 8.30am - 5pm at no additional cost!)
Price - $60 per day
10% discount if you sign up for all 5 days - only $270!
More information and sign-ups 👇🏽
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Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?
Here's … View moreHey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?
Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.
We found this photo in a retro booklet all about the Waterloo Pumping Station (now known as the Waterloo Water Treatment Plant) from 1981, and had to compare it to what it looks like now!
The station opened on 15 May 1981, and was designed to use the artesian underground water resource of the … View moreWe found this photo in a retro booklet all about the Waterloo Pumping Station (now known as the Waterloo Water Treatment Plant) from 1981, and had to compare it to what it looks like now!
The station opened on 15 May 1981, and was designed to use the artesian underground water resource of the Lower Hutt Valley to its maximum extent 💧
Eight wells supply water from the Waiwhetu aquifer to the Water Treatment Plant located right next to the Waterloo Train Station 🚉
Learn more about the treatment plant here: wellingtonwater.co.nz/your-water/drinking-water/
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"Sit and be fit" is programme that encourages physical activity amongst older adults and promote healthier more independent lives at home.
Join Kath and Sherry every TUESDAY 12-12:45pm, at Aro Valley Community Centre.
48 Aro Street, Aro Valley.
We are undertaking general maintenance work on the wastewater pipe in Vivian, Cuba and Abel Smith streets.
Work will take place during off-peak hours between 8:00pm and 5:30am for three consecutive days from Sunday 28 June. During this time SH1 traffic flow will be diverted along Ghuznee Street.
… View moreWe are undertaking general maintenance work on the wastewater pipe in Vivian, Cuba and Abel Smith streets.
Work will take place during off-peak hours between 8:00pm and 5:30am for three consecutive days from Sunday 28 June. During this time SH1 traffic flow will be diverted along Ghuznee Street.
Closures are as follows:
Sunday 28 June – Cuba/Vivian – road closed from 8pm to 5:30am
Monday 29 June - Cuba/Vivian & Cuba/Abel Smith – road closed from 8pm to 5:30am
Tuesday 30 June – Cuba/ Vivian & Cuba/Abel Smith - road closed from 8pm to 5:30am
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View moreIn this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
bit of a long shot but on the look out for a VCR TV combo in working condition.
Book the tamariki in to be inspired by a family-friendly tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Māori performance’ at 10am, followed by a drop in weaving session with Lisa Ramanui.
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2020, 10am to 12am
Cost: Free. Bookings required for tour.
Location: Te Ahumairangi … View moreBook the tamariki in to be inspired by a family-friendly tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Māori performance’ at 10am, followed by a drop in weaving session with Lisa Ramanui.
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2020, 10am to 12am
Cost: Free. Bookings required for tour.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington
Contact details: bookings@hetohu.nz Pūkana whānau tour
The day will start with a tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Maori performance’ at 10am. An incredible opportunity to see an exhibition celebrating Māori performance and performers across time and genres. The duration of the tour will be 20 minutes.
Weaving your own putiputi
Come along and celebrate Matariki by learning raranga (weaving) with harakeke (flax). Join this fun, hands on session where you will be guided by experienced weaver, Lisa Ramanui (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maniapoto). During this session you will learn the steps for making a putiputi (flower).
Tamariki of all ages are welcome but must have a supervising adult.
Bookings are required for the tour so email your details to bookings@hetohu.nz.
10.00 to 10.20 for Pūkana whānau tour
10.30 to 12.00 drop in for weaving your own putiputi.
We are joining forces with organisations from across the global water community to thank water workers for their work during COVID-19.
During the national response to COVID-19, our priority was providing clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment to our community.
Thanks to all of our … View moreWe are joining forces with organisations from across the global water community to thank water workers for their work during COVID-19.
During the national response to COVID-19, our priority was providing clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment to our community.
Thanks to all of our crews, contractors and consultants who worked to provide three waters services and deliver on projects during the response. 👏
Hi there, today is the Wing Chun Martial Arts Open day where you can participate a free lesson. Details below.
26/06 Thursday 6:00 pm at 10 at Courtney Place level 1.
www.nzwingtsun.org.nz...
Hi everyone,
I am trying to find the "Canada Cup" which was sponsored by the Canadian High Commissioner in the 70ties when Wellington had 3 Icehockey Teams playing in Kilbirnie.
Any members in the community who remember?
Looking for a school holiday programme that is all about care, curiosity, creativity, sustainability, education AND fun?
What about if you could tick all those boxes and support an amazing community programme like the Wellington Curtain Bank at the same time?
Well, with Wilderkids you can.
… View moreLooking for a school holiday programme that is all about care, curiosity, creativity, sustainability, education AND fun?
What about if you could tick all those boxes and support an amazing community programme like the Wellington Curtain Bank at the same time?
Well, with Wilderkids you can.
When: Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 3.15 pm, 6 to 17 July
Where: Innermost Gardens, Mount Victoria
Who: Kids aged 5 to 12
Cost: $56 per day & there's a 10% discount on full week bookings.
We also reserve ten $10 spots for a child/family with a Community Services Card.
For more information, head to sustaintrust.org.nz...
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