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318 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Upcoming Tour

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

This year marks the 115th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Penguin on Wellington's south coast. It is a part of our history that not many people know about.

The Penguin was the inter-island ferry of its day. When it sank in a storm on 12th February 1909, two thirds of those on board lost their lives including all of the children and all except one woman.

The Friends will be running their annual S.S. Penguin tour on the 11th February from 1-3pm. This tour will cover the stories of some of the many lives lost that night. Tickets are $10 per person. Please visit our website to secure yours:

friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

Photo courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Montage of images in memory of members of the Toomer family who lost their lives in the wreck of the ship Penguin. Dickie, John, 1869-1942 :Collection of postcards, prints and negatives. Ref: PAColl-3037-1-05. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22543380

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Poll: When should the tree go up? ๐ŸŽ„

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? ๐ŸŽ„
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4 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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1 day ago

Moe mai rฤ, Nicholas.

Justin Wong Reporter from The Post

We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.

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