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2416 days ago

NZ Sign Language Taster

Eryn Gribble from Newtown Community And Cultural Centre

Always wanted to learn NZ Sign Language but not sure if you can commit to a whole course? Want to just learn a few signs/phrases? Come along and give it a go! Thanks to Deaf Aotearoa - you can come along to this taster class...

The class runs from 5.30pm-6.30pm on May 29th!

Koha for Deaf Aotearoa… View more
Always wanted to learn NZ Sign Language but not sure if you can commit to a whole course? Want to just learn a few signs/phrases? Come along and give it a go! Thanks to Deaf Aotearoa - you can come along to this taster class...

The class runs from 5.30pm-6.30pm on May 29th!

Koha for Deaf Aotearoa is appreciated!

Please register as places are limited info@newtowncommunity.org.nz or give us a call on 04-3894786 (Please note: putting "going" on this Facebook event does not mean you are registered - you must email or call to get on the list!)

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2416 days ago

Stories behind the book — 'Tatau: A History of Samoan Tattooing'

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

The Public History Talks are hosted by the Ministry for Culture & Heritage History Group at the National Library of New Zealand. They are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month from March to November


Date: Wednesday, 5 June, 2019
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You … View more
The Public History Talks are hosted by the Ministry for Culture & Heritage History Group at the National Library of New Zealand. They are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month from March to November


Date: Wednesday, 5 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
Hear Ockham winning author Sean Mallon talk about his book

In this talk, Sean discusses the book’s development and its key themes with reference to specific and some possibly surprising stories.

Tatau won the Illustrated Non-Fiction Award at the 2019 Ockham Awards.

3000 years of Samoan tatau

The Samoan Islands are virtually unique in that tattooing has been continuously practiced with indigenous techniques: the full male tattoo, the pe’a has evolved in subtle ways in its design since the nineteenth century, but remains as elaborate, meaningful, and powerful as it ever was. This cultural history is the first publication to examine 3000 years of Samoan tatau.

Through a chronology rich with people, encounters and events it describes how Samoan tattooing has been shaped by local and external forces of change over many centuries. It argues that Samoan tatau has a long history of relevance both within and beyond Samoa, and a more complicated history than is currently presented in the literature.

The book is richly illustrated with historical images of nineteenth and twentieth century Samoan tattooing, contemporary tattooing, diagrams of tattoo designs and motifs, and with supplementary photographs such as posters, ephemera, film stills and artefacts.

About the speaker
Sean Mallon, who is of Sāmoan (Mulivai, Safata) and Irish descent, is Senior Curator Pacific Cultures at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

He is a co-author of both 'Tangata o le Moana: The story of New Zealand and the people of the Pacific' (Te Papa Press, 2012) and 'Art in Oceania: A new history' (2012), which was awarded the Authors’ Club’s Art Book Prize.

Sean has been a council member of The Polynesian Society since 2008.

Image: Cover of 'Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing' by Sean Mallon & Sébastien Galliot (Te Papa Press, 2018)

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2418 days ago

Couch

Roz from Hataitai

Really good quality couch - still in great condition. The fabric at the back is coming away a bit but nothing some tacks or a staple gun could not fix.
Have also listed this on vic deals.
Pick up in Hataitai. $100

Negotiable

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2419 days ago

Who said storage can't be beautiful?

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Floating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your walls, without taking up too much real estate.

Here’s a simple way to bring them into your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project … View more
Floating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your walls, without taking up too much real estate.

Here’s a simple way to bring them into your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2433 days ago

Public meeting: Metlink to update Residents on our Bus Service + Q&A

Stephen from Hataitai

Come to our Public meeting

A presentation by Metlink:
- To update Residents on our Bus Service
- Followed by questions and answers

Local Councillors and GWRC councillors will be in attendance.
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Come to our Public meeting

A presentation by Metlink:
- To update Residents on our Bus Service
- Followed by questions and answers

Local Councillors and GWRC councillors will be in attendance.

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When: 7:30pm, Thursday, 9 May 2019

Where: Harbour City Funeral Chapel, Corner Onepu and Cockburn Streets, Kilbirnie


Issued by Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Rongotai Residents Associatio

2419 days ago

#PinkShirtDay

The Team from Wellington Water

It’s a sea of pink here at Wellington Water as we celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying for #PinkShirtDay💟
We held a fundraising morning tea/bake off this morning, with a lot of sweet treats for everyone to choose from. A huge thanks goes out to those who brought in something for … View more
It’s a sea of pink here at Wellington Water as we celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying for #PinkShirtDay💟
We held a fundraising morning tea/bake off this morning, with a lot of sweet treats for everyone to choose from. A huge thanks goes out to those who brought in something for the morning tea 🍰 great effort team.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!

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