There was something to celebrate in 1963
Tauranga – 1963
There was something to celebrate in 1963
Category: History
Weekend Walks – 4th Avenue, Tauranga
What's so special about it? Head down to the end of the avenue, turn right, and look towards the estuary and Mauao then look up into the sky, and imagine, as one woman, in particular, did many years ago.
NZ Women’s Suffrage – A Tauranga Connection
A few days ago was the 126th celebration of women in New Zealand achieving the right to vote. It was also my first week back volunteering at The Elms/Te Papa for a few months. I tend to arrive early to enjoy a walk around the gardens and familiarise myself before any visitors are welcomed in.… Continue reading NZ Women’s Suffrage – A Tauranga Connection
A Tour Guide at The Elms/Te Papa
Today is the day I get to do a few more hours at The Elms. The time I thought to share a few snippets about this fascinating piece of history in Aotearoa. Starting from the beginning of how the Mission established itself. The Background Let's take a glimpse back to around the 1880s where there… Continue reading A Tour Guide at The Elms/Te Papa
The Ancient City of Xanthos
On a hot summer's day in Mid June
Life at No. 22 