Showing: Events for November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Nov 1, 2010
From the modest working class cottages through to more affluent two-storey residences.
Speaker: Noeline Penny
Nov 1, 2010
This talk reassesses claims that intermarriage was uncommon in the second half of the nineteenth-century, and that where interracial relationships existed they were illicit...
Nov 1, 2010
Everyone with a special interest in local history is invited to an informal opening of Local History Week. Take the opportunity to mix with the historical community of...
Nov 2, 2010
The story of pioneering days in Manawatu
Nov 2, 2010
Scouting in Palmerston North over more than a century.
Speaker: James Bennett
Nov 3, 2010
A history of railways in the Horowhenua district.
Nov 3, 2010
The early history of aviation in Palmerston North
Speaker: Graham Parsons
Nov 3, 2010
The life of Bishop Monrad and his wife Emilie.
Nov 3, 2010
The final open mic evening for the year with nationally recognised poet, James Brown. Based in Wellington, James is originally from Palmerston North. Poets bring 5 minutes...
Nov 3, 2010
Wander to, and hear about, drinking establishments of the past, with Bryan Ibell
Nov 4, 2010
This documentary presents the story of pioneering days in Manawatu from 1870 to 1914
Nov 4, 2010
The Te Manawa Museum Society is preparing a book based on the collection of Te Manawa. This session draws on two entries from the book.
Speakers: Kerry Taylor, Kerry...
Nov 4, 2010
Film Archive Project Developer Diane McAllen presents an illuminating tour of our local and national history, as captured on film, and now available through medianet....
Nov 4, 2010
A look at the history and development of Massey University’s Turitea Campus and buildings, with Louis Changuion.
Nov 5, 2010
A history of railways in the Horowhenua district.
Nov 5, 2010
Tales of growing up in 1940s Palmerston North
Speaker: Fred Symes
Nov 5, 2010
The life of Bishop Monrad and his wife Emilie, early settlers in the Manawatu.
Nov 5, 2010
A look at our past along lower Rangitikei Street, with Garry O’Neill.
Nov 6, 2010
Get a preview into the new look Te Manawa / New Zealand Rugby Museum currently being redeveloped and due to open April 2011.
Nov 6, 2010
Learn how to use a scanner with an experienced tutor.
Bring some photographs and a disk/USB stick. Learn about digitally sharing your photographs, uploading, restoration...
Nov 7, 2010
Visit the former Powerhouse, with engines working.
A small charge will apply
Nov 7, 2010
Discover history through art on a guided tour with artist/historian Warren Warbrick. Hear old local stories told through rakau and pohutu (wood and stone).
Own transport...
Nov 9, 2010
A community lecture from the Tower and the Town series. Subject to be announced. Bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
Nov 13, 2010
Come and learn about all things Russian as the Russian Cultural Heritage Society in Palmerston North presents an afternoon of celebration through song, dance and talks.
Nov 17, 2010
Dr Kevin Tate: The Emissions Trading Scheme, the Kyoto Protocol and what NZ has signed up to. Prof Surinda Saggar: Carbon Emissions and Agriculture. Vickie...
Nov 18, 2010
Palmerston North City Library invites you to our very first Christmas Fayre…guaranteed to delight and surprise!
Join us for an evening of unique gift...
Nov 19, 2010
Angie Farrow launches her new book ‘Plays for Physical Theatre 11 : Six Plays for Young Adults with Production Notes’. Drinks and nibbles 6.30pm. ...
Nov 24, 2010
The Youth Space architects (Proarch) have been working hard on the concept design for the building and are ready to unveil an initial concept to the public. The design...
Nov 25, 2010
Lessons from Copenhagen. Georgina Morrison will share her experiences as a member of New Zealand’s youth delegation to the 2009 International Climate Change...
Nov 25, 2010
Early New Zealand collectors and their fifteenth-century books. Where did these come from? What do they look like? Ninety-two printed works are held in the...
Nov 26, 2010
Composer, songwriter and performer, Monnet has been described as the ‘eternal outsider’ of French pop music. Come and experience an evening of French flavour,...
