Mahina
Date: Friday, 20 - 28 September, 2019
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: Free.
Location: Te Puna Foundation Gallery, (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Celebrating the signing of the Suffrage Petition
Come and see our pop-up exhibition of posters, designed by students of Wellington’s Youbee School of Design as part of the National Library’s inaugural Tapu Festival, the first season of which is Mahina
The festival marks the anniversary of the signing of the Suffrage Petition, which is housed in the He Tohu exhibition at the Library. The Petition represents the hopes and dreams of New Zealand women who campaigned vigorously for the right to vote and to have a voice in our Nation’s future.
Acknowledging the women who campaigned for the right to vote.
Tapu is a way for us to acknowledge these women, the progress we have made and highlight those issues where progress is still needed.
Tapu is sacred and Mahina is the moon. For this first festival we have focused on Te Awa Atua — the menstrual cycle as means of highlighting issues related to — body image, body identity, menstruation and menopause — and why there is still shame and confusion around them.
Student's brief and inspiration for posters
The students have responded to this brief and to some keywords provided for inspiration: Divine, mystery, sacred, curious, discovery, power, celebration, beauty, shame, proud, uplifting, joyful, knowledge…
Mahina also features a new work by artist Robyn Kahukiwa, commissioned to complement the student’s contribution to the Tapu Festival.
City Nature Challenge - Karori Skyline Nature Discovery & Play Day
Foxtail Events in conjunction with Wellington City Council are bringing you a fabulous day out this month!
As part of the City Nature Challenge 2024, we are hosting a Nature Discovery & Play Day at Montgomery Ave Reserve and Karori Skyline filled with an afternoon of fun events!
DATE: Sunday, 28 April 2-24
TIME: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Montgomery Ave Reserve and Playground, Montgomery Avenue, Karori, Wellington
LINK TO EVENT - fb.me...
· Paint a wall with natural paint
· Make clay sculptures for the garden
· Enjoy a sausage on the BBQ
· Learn and discover from about the new Kiwi in our neighborhood from Capital Kiwi
· Listen to a talk on biodiversity form our local expert
· Find our favourite NZ bird, the Kiwi, in a scavenger hunt
· Take a walk and explore the local area on a trail map.
Help to discover all the wild things on the skyline by joining in our family-friendly Bioblitz!
By getting involved, you can contribute to a greener, healthier region.
To download the iNaturalist Ap click here - inaturalist.nz...
To keep up to date with all things City Nature Challenge 2024, keep an eye on our Facebook event here - wellington.govt.nz......
Potted colour
Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Turn downsizing stress into strength
Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.
Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.
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