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.
Category: History
NZ Women’s Suffrage – A Tauranga Connection
A few days ago was the 126th anniversary of women in New Zealand achieving the right to vote. It was also my first week back volunteering at The Elms/Te Papa after a few months away. I tend to arrive early to enjoy a walk around the gardens and familiarise myself before any visitors are welcomed… Continue reading NZ Women’s Suffrage – A Tauranga Connection
The Ancient City of Xanthos
On a hot summer's day in Mid June
Travel – Seville, Spain
Firstly, after leaving Lisbon, we needed to travel down to Faro
Did Santa Claus live in Turkey?
What great childhood memories are conjured up when remembering that apparently jolly man, his elves, the flying reindeer, and those huge sacks full of presents. Every year around Christmas, millions of parents worldwide participate in the most significant deception concerning Santa Claus. The story usually starts in the early years of a child's life when the… Continue reading Did Santa Claus live in Turkey?
