A Waikato Pilgrimage

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5-8 June 2025 This tour offers an insight into the role of the church and the early settlement of the Waikato region. Led by Sir David Moxon; a former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of New Zealand and Anglican representative to the Roman Catholic Church in Rome between 2013-2017. David is well qualified to share his interest and academic knowledge relating to the relationships between the state, regional communities and the church. Sites will include Taupiri, which was established as a Christian pa in 1838, Ngaruawahia area, the Rangiaowhia settlement, Orakau battle site, Turangawaewae Marae and St John's (Te Awamutu), and St Paul’s

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Reading Group 24 April 2025: Whiti - Colossal Squid of the Deep

Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Thursday 24 April: Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep - By Victoria Cleal, illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White. Especially for the school holidays, bring along your children and grandchildren and dive into the mysterious world of the Colossal Squid,

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What Lies Beneath - Archaeological Walk - 3 May

Mary O’Keeffe is a professional archaeologist who has been lurking about digging around under Wellington for about 30 years.  In this walk and talk she’ll take you to some of the inner-city sites she’s worked on, tell the stories of the sites, and talk about what this archaeological data can

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Hills Hats Tour - 7 May

Join us for an exclusive tour of Hills Hats, a Wellington institution since 1875, personally guided by Rosie Smuts-Kennedy, and a unique opportunity to be fitted for your own hat! Our tour will start with a brief introduction of Hills hats, and its history. We'll then see and learn about the creative

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Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

'Our Plants - Past, Present and Future'O Tātou Tipu o Mua - o Ināianei me te Āpōpō'   This exhibition travels to Wellington 01 August - 30 September 2025 at Wellington Botanic Gardens, after opening in Auckland. This project, masterminded by the American Society of Botanical Artists, is the second Botanical

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Whanganui Historic Homes Tour

8-11 October 2025 A guided tour of historic homes around Whanganui, we are led by a local historian to look at many aspects of New Zealand history, including settlement, lifestyle, and design. We view private properties that are not open to the general public, hidden away in the beautiful New

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Australia Top End Adventure

1 – 11 August 2025 Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture and learn from indigenous guides about ancient rock art and their way of life and experience the …

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